*** To maintain good standing, your Malta company must pay an annual renewal fee. This fee is a flat rate and free from hidden charges.

What’s included for 3900

● Incorporation of Company
● Malta Government Registration Fees
● Registered Office for 1 year
● Registered Agent for 1 year
● Certificate of Incorporation
● Memorandum of Association
● Register of Members
● Membership Certificates
● Lifetime support

Why Malta

The Republic of Malta offers a wealth of benefits to those who decide to start a business locally: from tax exemptions to low costs for company formation and maintenance, one can see why foreign investors favor setting up their business on the island. But why open a shop in Malta? Here are some of the top reasons to open a company in Malta.

Benefits of opening a company in Malta

• Tax Advantages:

One of Malta’s most appealing features is its favorable tax regime. The corporate tax rate stands at 35%, but a unique tax refund system can effectively reduce this rate to just 5%. This imputation system allows shareholders to claim refunds on tax paid by the company when dividends are distributed. It’s a tax-efficient setup that can significantly benefit businesses.

• Double Taxation Treaties:

Malta boasts an extensive network of double taxation treaties with numerous countries. These agreements help prevent double taxation on income and provide businesses with added flexibility for international operations. It’s a critical advantage for companies engaged in global trade and investment.

• EU Membership:

As a European Union (EU) member state, Malta offers businesses access to the EU’s single market. This means that companies established in Malta can benefit from the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor within the EU, opening doors to a vast consumer base and countless opportunities.

• Strategic Location:

Situated at the crossroads of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, Malta’s strategic location makes it an excellent hub for businesses with global ambitions. Its proximity to these regions facilitates trade and expansion into emerging markets.

• English Proficiency:

English is one of Malta’s official languages, making it an ideal destination for businesses looking to operate in an English-speaking environment. This linguistic advantage simplifies communication and collaboration with international partners and clients.

• Stable Economy:

Malta’s robust and resilient economy provides a stable foundation for businesses to grow and flourish. Its economic stability has been further bolstered by prudent financial management and a diversified economy.

Types of Business Entities in Gibraltar

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

These are the most common companies in Malta. Malta law classifies them into private and public. Private LLCs restrict share transfers, limit membership to 50 and prohibit public subscription for shares or debentures. In contrast, Public LLCs are allowed to offer shares or debentures to the public and trade their shares on the Stock Exchange.

PARTNERSHIPS

Commercial partnerships in Malta are either general or limited partnerships. General partnerships share the liability of the company with its members. Limited partnerships have general and limited partners. General partners share liabilities, while limited partners are not liable for any debts beyond their contributions.

OVERSEAS COMPANY

An overseas company is a ‘body corporate constituted or incorporated outside Malta.’ By law, company branches must register relevant documents about the company within one month of its establishment in the country. They can be registered as LLCs.

TRUSTS

A trust in Malta is established when a settlor transfers assets to a trustee for beneficiaries or charitable purposes. This obligates the trustee to manage the trust property. Malta regulates these entities through the Trust and Trustees Act, which provides for the establishment of trusts, authorisation and supervision of trustees.

 FOUNDATIONS

Setting up a foundation in Malta can be done in two ways: as private and purpose foundations. A private foundation benefits specific beneficiaries, while a purpose foundation fulfils a specific charitable, philanthropic or social purpose.

Incorporation Procedure

Documents from individuals:

• Certified True copies of passport and proof of address of the director,shareholder and beneficial owner.
• Original or certified true copy of Bank reference for director,shareholder and beneficial owner.
• 3 Proposed company name.

Documents from legal entities:

For corporations that are shareholders and/or directors, a copy of the latest filing of its corporate annual return with the registrar of companies or other relevant registry, Certified Original Certificate of Incorporation, Register or Notice of Directors and Shareholders. References and a notarised passport copy are also required for each shareholder and director of that corporation.

Note: Where documents are in a language other than English, a certified translation of the full document into English must be provided, with the original document.

Company Structure

• Minimum Number of Directors: At least one director is required, who may be a natural person or a legal entity. Directors’ details are not available to the public.
• Minimum Number of Shareholders: At least one shareholder is required,, who can be either natural or legal persons, residents or non-residents, without restrictions. Details of shareholders are not publicly disclosed.The same person can act as Director and Shareholder.

Timeline

Once we have received all the required identification documents, the company formation process will take approximately 7 working days subject to compliance review.

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