Facts about company formation in Malta

• The formation of a business in Malta takes a few days.
• The applicable Law on Malta Companies is The Companies Act 1995.
• There are 2 types of companies in Malta. Namely the Private Limited Liability Company and the Public Limited Liability Company.
• You can also reserve Malta the name of the company for 3 months.
• Businesses in Malta are registered at the Registry of Companies. Without the need to involve a notary.
• Notably, a Malta company must have at least one director and one company secretary.
• There are no exchange controls imposed on Malta companies.

Benefits of a Malta Company Incorporation

• The Holdings of a Malta Company, that meet certain specifications, are tax exempt.
• You can achieve an effective tax rate on trading profits of 5%
• There are also no withholding taxes, stamp duties or other restrictions on distributions of profits from a Malta company to non-resident shareholders.
• Malta is an EU Country and enjoys all the benefits and protections of it.
• Also, a company may conduct its business internationally by only making little changes through a Malta company.
• English is an official language spoken in Malta.
• A registered Malta company is still considered resident in Malta even if the business or ownership happens overseas.
• Maltese Nationals or residents are not needed to set up a Malta Company.
• Malta companies may hold funds in banks outside Malta.

Process of Setting up A Company in Malta

Company formation expenses are relatively low in Malta. Making Malta a cost-effective jurisdiction. This applies for not only large corporations’ tax planning, but also small and medium-sized businesses.

Also, setting up a Company in Malta is straightforward.  This is because, as a jurisdiction, Malta wants to attract business. Thus, the country integrates one of the most efficient company incorporation processes in the EU.

Malta Company Incorporation Procedure

The Procedure to incorporate a Maltese Company is quite simple. Following our standard Due Diligence exercise, we will send you an Incorporation Proposal Form. This form contains questions on all the required information on the Malta Company you wish to incorporate. As soon as we receive this back from you, we will draft the incorporation documents. Usually on the same day. We will then send you all the corporate documents for your approval. Once we receive your go ahead, we will incorporate the company in Malta.

Once your Maltese Company is setup, we could assist you in all other services you might want for your Company in Malta:

• Malta Company Management
• Back Office Services
• Banking Solutions
• Licensing

Malta Company Taxation

Malta is, above all, a tax efficient jurisdiction for holding and trading companies. Furthermore, the UBOs of Trading Companies in Malta can enjoy effective tax rates of as little as 5%. Those of Maltese Holding Companies may also achieve tax neutrality.

Most Popular Tax-Efficient Company Formation in Malta

Private Malta Company Incorporation

A private limited Malta company is the most popular type of partnership. The limited liability Maltese company is, in fact, the only type of company allowed by the Companies Act. As its name indicates, companies in Malta have a separate legal personality. This limits shareholder liability to the amount of unpaid share capital. With the correct guidance, a limited liability company can be set up in a manner that allows for optimum tax efficiency.