Company registration in Malta

Start a business in Malta

The Republic of Malta is an up-and-coming jurisdiction notable for legitimate ways to optimize taxation. At the same time, the Maltese islands are located on the trade routes between Europe, Africa, and Asia. As a result, the country has a very developed financial sector as well as a maritime business in the field of logistics.

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Choosing a name for a future company in Malta

The client needs to provide 3 variant names of the company. We will check the availability of these variants for registration and offer free options for the final choice. If all three names are filled, we will ask for additional ones. Three names provision isn't a mandatory requirement, but will speed up the verification process.

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Preparation of documents.

The client needs to prepare personal documents for company registration. Preparation can be carried out in parallel with the first stage. The exact list of documents depends on the characteristics of the future company. Usually, a copy of the passport and confirmation of the address of the company's participants, as well as a power of attorney, should be provided.

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Preparation of registration forms.

A package of documents is formed for submission to the Register based on the data provided by the client.

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Submission of documents for registration

The collected package of documents is submitted to the Register. After that, the documents are processed by the registrar and the company is entered into the Register database.

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Obtaining confirmation of company registration.

After entering the company into the Register, you can see its registration data in it and if necessary order paper versions of the statutory documents with or without certification. The specialists of our company will help you with all the necessary certification (notarization, apostille) and translations into other languages, if necessary.

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Why Malta company registration is popular: The advantages of starting a business in Malta

Low actual profit tax is an important but not the only reason why businessmen are interested in registering a business in Malta. The country has plenty of positive aspects:

  • The state is an attractive and prestigious jurisdiction for doing business.
  • There is no transfer pricing control on the Maltese Islands.
  • Malta has many Double Taxation Agreements with some other countries in the world.
  • A businessman can register a company in Malta along with an account within the same country.
  • Companies in Malta can make dividend payments at a 0% tax rate.
  • This jurisdiction with reasonable taxation will be the best option for business people who care about their business reputation and try to comply with the legal requirements of the state.

What is another benefit of company registration Malta: Taxation

The nominal corporate tax in Malta is 35%. However, the actual tax burden in the country is different — only 5%.

It is caused by the peculiarities of the tax system:

  • The company pays the tax obligations in full.
  • Having received dividends, shareholders can claim a refund of 6/7 of the amount of tax paid.
  • Malta refunds 6/7 of the tax to the shareholder's account, which reduces the actual rate from 35% to 5%.

For LLCs, there are requirements for share capital — €1,200, of which 20% (€240) must be paid.

In Malta, there are programs designed to help in business development. For example, there is a public organization in the country, whose activities are aimed at supporting entrepreneurship — Malta Enterprise. This organization can provide project funding of up to 75%.

What company formation in Malta is possible

In Malta, the most popular are two types of business:

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Public Limited Company

Start a business in Malta: How long does it take to register a company in Malta?

It is possible to register a new company in the country within 24 hours. However, you must first pass the Know Your Customer procedure, that is, undergo a mandatory identification to perform legal actions.

You will also need to provide the Maltese registration agent with a detailed description of the business.

Company registration in Malta: Preparation and submission of accounting statements

After registering a business in Malta, the businessman must necessarily keep accounting and file annual financial statements.

In Malta, there is a high level of protection of confidential information about the company owner. Compliance with the protection is governed by the law On Professional Secrecy. For non-compliance with it, criminal liability is provided.

How to register a business in Malta

Experts of our company offer comprehensive services for Malta company registration. We can:

  • Open a company in Malta with a Maltese bank account.
  • Choose ways to optimize taxation.
  • Help with the registration of financial statements.

If required, our experts will provide you with full legal support at all stages of Malta company registration.

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