Malta company
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General information
Malta, a European Union Member State since 2004 and part of the Eurozone since 2008, offers a compelling environment for international business and company formation. Its EU-compliant legal and regulatory framework, combined with competitive effective tax rates, a highly skilled professional workforce, and political and economic stability, make Malta an attractive jurisdiction for entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational corporations alike.
The Republic of Malta is an island nation in Southern Europe, located in the central Mediterranean Sea, approximately 80 kilometers south of Sicily. It consists of three main islands—Malta, Gozo, and Comino—and has a population of around 520,000. The capital, Valletta, is the smallest national capital in the European Union by area. Both Maltese and English are official languages, with English widely used in government, business, and legal affairs.
Historically a strategic naval hub, Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964, became a republic in 1974, and has since transformed into a modern financial services center with a strong reputation for transparency and regulatory compliance.
Companies incorporated in Malta benefit from full access to the EU single market, including the ability to obtain a VAT number, and are subject to a corporate tax rate of 35%. However, Malta operates a full imputation tax system, allowing shareholders (both local and foreign) to claim refunds of up to 6/7 of the tax paid, resulting in an effective tax rate as low as 5–10%, depending on the structure.
Malta company main characteristics:
| Company type | Private Company Limited by shares. |
| Governing corporate legislation | Malta companies are regulated under the Malta Companies Act 1995. The Maltese Registry of Companies, and the Malta Financial Services Authorityis are the governing authorities. |
| Information published relating to company officers | The names of company officers appear on public record. Nominee officers can be used to avoid the client's name appearing. |
| Confidentiality | Malta offers a high level of anonymity and privacy. |
| Accounting requirement | Accounts and tax filing must be submitted every year. |
| Taxation | The effective corporate tax rate is 7%. While the regular corporate tax rate is 35%, as a foreign shareholder, one would be reimbursed 80% of that amount. This results in a highly attractive 7% final rate. |
| Legislation | Modern offshore legislation. |
| Standard currency | EUR |
| Time to form | Malta has a fast and efficient registry: 1 week formation time. |
| Stability | Very stable jurisdiction with an excellent reputation. |
| Communication | Efficient communication means. |
| Time zone | Convenient world time zone: GMT+1 |
| Secretary required | Yes |
| Paid up capital requirement | Yes. 20% of EUR 1,200 paid up capital requirement. Effectively a EUR 240 deposit in a CIF account. |
| Basis of legal System | Under Common Law. |
| Minimum directors/shareholders | Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder. |
| Bearer shares | Bearer shares are not permitted |
EU-Based Entity Formation
Establishing a European corporate presence provides access to one of the world’s largest single markets and a broad network of suppliers and partners. Operating as an EU-registered company enhances credibility and offers the potential to engage in intra-EU trade under the reverse charge mechanism, allowing for VAT-neutral transactions between VAT-registered businesses.
Offshore company
Establishing an international company in a tax-efficient jurisdiction can support cost optimisation and improved capital allocation. When structured and managed correctly in accordance with applicable laws, such entities may benefit from favourable tax treatment. This can enable businesses to reinvest a greater portion of their earnings into growth and development.
Bank accounts
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