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Setting up a company in Malta is a pivotal step for international entrepreneurs and investors. We guide you from strategic planning through to ongoing support - ensuring legal certainty, tax efficiency, and a robust corporate structure built to last. — Since 2013 · CSP Class C · 6–8 weeks
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Horst Wickinghoff
Senior New Business Manager
Andrew Fenech
Business Development Manager
Claude Mifsud Wismayer
Head of Client Relations
Company Formation Malta – What you need to know
Forming a limited company in Malta gives you access to low corporate tax rates, a stable legal framework, and the full benefits of the EU Single Market. But lasting success isn't about the incorporation itself - it's about structured planning, genuine economic substance, and staying on top of compliance.
Our service is designed for entrepreneurs and investors who want a solid, tax-efficient structure that actually works. We handle every step, from initial advice and legal setup to ongoing administration. So your company doesn't just exist on paper - it's built on firm foundations.
Whether you're looking at an EU holding company, an operating entity, or a formation structure for location-independent business models: we make sure your company meets Maltese and European regulatory requirements from day one.
- Entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand their business presence within the EU
- Investors and HNWIs seeking a tax-efficient holding vehicle
- Businesses that want to build genuine economic substance in Malta
- Founders who need a long-term, sustainable corporate structure
- Digital independents - poker players, streamers, influencers - who want to run their income through a Malta company in a legally compliant way
- Clients who prioritise legal certainty and compliance over short-term tax schemes
Strategic Pre-Assessment: Analysis of your goals, existing structures, and the legal framework that applies to you
Structuring and Planning: Choosing the right company type, designing the shareholder structure, and reviewing tax considerations
Compliance Check: Verification of all legal, tax, and administrative requirements under EU and Maltese law
Incorporation: Preparation of all formation documents, notarisation, and registration with the Malta Business Registry
Registered Office and Local Representative: Provision of a registered business address and a local point of contact
Authority Liaison and Account Opening: Support with bank account opening, tax registration, UBO filing, and correspondence with authorities
Ongoing Support: Deadline management, annual filings, changes to shareholders or directors, and continuous compliance
Additional Services: Accounting, payroll, tax advisory, and local services through our partner network
- Extensive experience with international company formations and EU structures
- Substance over shell - we build corporate structures that are viable and legally sound
- Tailored, forward-looking advice instead of one-size-fits-all solutions
- Direct working relationships with Maltese authorities and deep knowledge of local regulation
- Proactive support when EU or tax legislation changes
- One point of contact for legal, tax, compliance, and administration - everything under one roof
Is forming a company in Malta legal and recognised for tax purposes?
Yes. Malta provides a clear legal basis for limited companies and one of the lowest effective corporate tax rates in the EU. The key requirement for tax recognition is genuine economic substance on the ground.
Do I need a Maltese business address or a local director?
A registered address is mandatory. A local director isn't strictly required, but can be useful for meeting substance requirements.
Can non-EU nationals form a company in Malta?
Yes. Additional documentation such as certified passport copies or apostilles may be needed. We coordinate the entire process for you.
Do you also help with accounting and ongoing administration?
Absolutely. Our service package covers accounting, tax advisory, and annual compliance support - so you've got everything in one place rather than juggling multiple providers.
Is Malta suitable as a holding location?
Particularly for holding structures within the EU. We advise on tax advantages, dividend strategies, and exit scenarios.
What does economic substance actually mean?
Economic substance means real business activity in Malta - an office, staff, contracts, or local value creation. Without substance, the tax status of your company is at risk.
Are there any new tax options since 2025 for people moving to Malta?
Yes. Since September 2025, individuals who become tax resident in Malta can opt into the FITWI regime (Final Tax on Income from Work and Investment, Legal Notice 188/2025), which applies a flat 15% rate to income from employment, self-employment and investment. A minimum annual tax of €15,000 applies. The regime sits alongside the existing system - it doesn't replace the corporate tax or 6/7ths refund mechanism. For entrepreneurs combining company formation with a personal relocation, it can simplify the overall tax picture considerably.
Let's talk about your Malta structure
Our advisors will review your situation and outline the best path forward - in a personal, no-obligation consultation.
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Company Formation Malta – Our capabilities
Structuring and Planning
Guidance on the right company form and tax structuring
Compliance Check
Review of all legal and tax requirements
Incorporation
Preparation of all documents and registration with the Malta Business Registry
Registered Office and Point of Contact
Provision of a registered business address in Malta
Authority Liaison
Support with tax registration, account opening, and regulatory filings
Ongoing Support
Deadline management, reporting, and continuous compliance support
Company Formation Malta – How it works
Consultation
We analyse your goals and plan the optimal company structure. Always free of charge.
Onboarding and Compliance Check
Review of all requirements and relevant documents under EU and Maltese law.
Formation Documents and Registration
Preparation and submission of all incorporation documents to the Malta Business Registry.
Company Formation
Registration of your company and provision of a business address.
Authority Liaison
Coordination with tax authorities and support with bank account opening.
Ongoing Support
Continued advisory, deadline monitoring, and compliance assurance.
Company Formation Malta – Your contacts
Horst Wickinghoff
Senior New Business Manager
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