Company Formation in the Malta

Malta, a strategic Mediterranean hub, serves as a vital link between Europe, Africa, and beyond. The country offers a highly accessible and business-friendly environment for company formation, with a government that actively supports entrepreneurship and economic growth through efficient processes and attractive incentives.

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  • Company Formation Support

    Company Formation Support

    We assist you in setting up your company in Malta, selecting the correct legal structure, preparing all necessary documentation, and ensuring full compliance with Maltese corporate law.

  • Timeframes

    Timeframes

    With all documentation in order, registration can typically be completed in 2 to 5 working days.

  • Ready for Business

    Ready for Business

    From initial consultation through full registration, including company incorporation, statutory filings, tax registration, and bank-account setup.

Overview

Quick Incorporation

Malta offers a streamlined solution for incorporating companies. Our basic package offers company formation and registry fees on the initial share capital, and our many add-ons provide flexibility for everything you need to run your business from Malta.

  • Highly favourable tax regime
  • As little as 5 per cent corporate tax if structured properly
  • Registered address in St Julians (add-on)
  • Mail Forwarding in St Julians (add-on)
  • VAT Registration as needed
  • Office-space, phone lines and equipment as needed
  • Online Bank Arrangement
  • Company Secretary
  • Form B01 (Beneficial Owner Register)

Start a business in Malta

Malta offers a highly favourable tax regime with no withholding taxes, stamp duties, or restrictions on profit distribution to foreign shareholders. Holding companies are fully tax-exempt, and non-resident directors are permitted. Annual meetings need not be held in Malta, and company redomiciliation from other jurisdictions is allowed. With low licensing fees and extensive double-taxation treaties, Malta is an attractive base for eGaming, finance, shipping, and investment funds.

Malta Incorporation

Malta Incorporation

  • Ongoing Obligations

    Ongoing Obligations

    Companies must maintain accounting records in line with IFRS, prepare annual audited financial statements, and file them with the Malta Business Registry. Corporate tax returns are filed annually, and VAT returns are typically submitted quarterly. Companies must also maintain an up-to-date UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) register and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and economic substance regulations. Late filings or non-compliance can lead to administrative penalties or suspension of registration.

  • Business Structure Requirements

    Business Structure Requirements

    The most common business entity is the Private Limited Liability Company (Ltd). It requires at least one shareholder and one director, who may be of any nationality. A company secretary and a registered office address in Malta are mandatory. Foreign ownership is unrestricted, and companies can be incorporated remotely through the Malta Business Registry (MBR).

  • Capital Setup

    Capital Setup

    A Maltese Ltd requires a minimum share capital of €1,165, of which 20% (€233) must be paid up before registration. The share capital can be denominated in any currency, and contributions may be made in cash or in kind. Shareholder liability is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares.

  • Taxes

    Taxes

    Malta’s corporate income tax rate is 35%, but its full imputation system and tax refund mechanism allow foreign shareholders to recover up to 6/7ths of the tax paid, effectively reducing the rate to around 5%–10%. Malta has over 70 double-tax treaties and offers participation exemptions for dividends and capital gains from qualifying holdings. The standard VAT rate is 18%, with reduced rates for specific goods and services. Incentives are available for R&D, digital innovation, and film production.

Company Formation in Malta

We will help you navigate these treacherous legal waters easily so that your trademarks are protected and secure.

£2,015.00

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Add-ons

Registered address in St Julians (12 months)

yearly

It is compulsory to have a registered address for your Company. Using a registered address in a well-known location will mean you’ll appeal to a wider audience and as such your customers will see you as a credible and established business.

£610.00

Online Bank Arrangement Malta

Based on your transactions and business industry we will recommend an online bank account that is suitable for your business. We work with numerous banks and as such feel it is important from early on to select the best one that can help with multi currency, company expense cards, manage multiple accounts under a single platform or even where you need an immediate setup banking solution that is easy and quick.

£25.00

Mail Forwarding in St Julians (Must Take Registered Address Add-On)

yearly

We will receive your mail, scan it and then email this to you no matter where you are in the world with original copies being sent to you once a year.

£470.00

Company Secretary Malta

yearly

The role of a nominee secretary is to ensure the records and registers of the company is kept in according with the statutory compliance. Any changes on the company register and filing can be a heavy administration and missing any deadlines can be costly and damaging to the company. This is why, our experts take this responsibility in ensuring the company remains compliant whilst our customers can focus on growing the business instead.

£1,120.00

Virtual office in St Julians Includes office space with the use of boardroom, telephone lines, office equipment, mail forwarding and logging in of mail upon receipt and communicating to the client (Must take Registered Address and Mail forwarding options)

yearly

Portray your company's presence using our virtual address service. We will also receive your mail, scan it and then email this to you no matter where you are in the world with original copies being sent to you once a year. This service also includes a telephone number and fax line.

£3,000.00

Domiciliation: Registered Address

yearly

£675.00

Form B01 (Beneficial Owner Register)

yearly

£145.00

VAT Registration in Malta

We will file and review your VAT registration for your company with the relevant tax authorities and provide you the necessary documents.

£540.00

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How it works

See our step by step process once you purchase this item.

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  • 1

    Check the product out in your shopping cart

    Simply add the product you need to your shopping cart and then check it out to start your Malta company formation process.

  • 2

    Answer some questions

    We will send you some simple questions for you to fill in so that we can properly set up your new company in Malta.

  • 3

    Sit back and relax

    Let us do the work to set up your Maltese company. This will include a really quick and easy identity check where you’ll need your ID or passport to hand.

  • 4

    Reap the benefits!

    Once your company has been formed, you can officially start doing business in Malta!

Questions?

  • What types of companies can be formed in Malta?

    Malta offers several company structures to suit different business needs. The most common is the Private Limited Liability Company (Ltd), which requires a minimum share capital of around €1,200, with at least 20% paid up, and may be denominated in any currency. A Public Limited Liability Company (PLC) requires a minimum share capital of approximately €47,000. General and Limited Partnerships can also be established, with no fixed minimum capital requirement. In addition, foreign companies may set up branches or subsidiaries in Malta. Holding companies benefit from favourable tax treatment and may, under certain conditions, enjoy tax exemptions on dividends and capital gains.

  • How many directors does a Maltese Limited Company require?

    Only one. And only one shareholder.A company secretary is also required.

  • What languages do they speak in Malta?

    Malta’s official languages are English and Maltese.The English language makes it easy to find workers as well as to do business in the country due to English’s dominance as an international business language.

  • What currency do they use in Malta?

    Malta became an official part of the EU in 2008 and has taken the Euro as its official currency.

  • I’ve heard different numbers for corporate tax in Malta. What is the actual figure?

    Malta’s headline corporate tax rate is 35%, but thanks to its imputation and tax refund system, the effective rate for most international businesses ranges between 5% and 10%. After tax refunds are issued to shareholders, Malta’s system becomes one of the most competitive in the European Union. The exact effective rate depends on your company’s structure, the nature of its income, and the residency of its shareholders.