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Horst Wickinghoff

Horst Wickinghoff

Senior New Business Manager

Horst Wickinghoff has been advising German-speaking entrepreneurs and private individuals about Malta as a business location for close to 20 years. As the first point of contact for new clients, he knows the typical questions, concerns and pitfalls of company formation and relocation from hundreds of consultations. He combines sound expertise with a pragmatic eye for whether Malta is the right fit.

Areas of Expertise

Company FormationRelocation

Blog

Articles by Horst Wickinghoff

Company Formation9 min

4 Reasons Not to Form a Malta Limited in 2026

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation12 min

Setting Up a Malta Limited Company in 2026: The Complete Guide

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation7 min

The Italy-Malta Solution: Combine La Dolce Vita with 5% Tax

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation7 min

Tax Advantages in Malta 2026 – Relocating Your Business

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation9 min

The Company Secretary in Malta: A Complete Guide to Roles and Responsibilities

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation6 min

Starting Fresh vs. Relocating: Why a New Malta Company Often Makes More Sense

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Tax Planning4 min

Payroll and Compliance in Malta: Key Regulations for Employers

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation7 min

German Exit Tax Updates 2024: Section 6 AStG and the 'Wächtler' Ruling

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation5 min

The Role of a Director: Key Duties and Responsibilities

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Life in Malta3 min

Relocating to Malta: Income Tax and Social Security Guide 2026

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation3 min

Establishing Economic Substance: Relocating Your Business to Malta

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Firm News2 min

Yacht Registration in Malta: A Guide to Commercial and Pleasure Licences

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Firm News3 min

Re-flagging to Malta: What Are the Benefits for Yacht Owners?

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Tax Planning2 min

Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Malta: What You Need to Know

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Tax Planning9 min

Banking in Malta 2026: A Comprehensive Overview

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation15 min

Cyprus Tax Guide 2026: Rates, Rules & Non-Dom Status

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation2 min

Why Opening a Bank Account in Malta Takes So Long

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation2 min

Big Names, Local Presence: 3 Global Brands Using the Malta Limited

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation2 min

Malta vs. Cyprus: A Business Location Comparison

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Firm News2 min

Key Regulatory Bodies in Malta's iGaming Industry

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation14 min

Is Cyprus the Perfect Destination for Expats?

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation7 min

Cyprus – Why Incorporating a Company Here Pays Off

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation3 min

Update: Malta's Commitment to Tax Transparency

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Tax Planning2 min

Portugal's NHR Programme: An Unexpected Reprieve Following the PM's Resignation

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Life in Malta2 min

Finance Minister Scicluna Warns Against Misuse of Malta Companies

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Firm News2 min

Projects Malta Limited Set to Boost Yachting Industry

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Firm News2 min

Seven New Yacht Marina Applications in Malta

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation3 min

Malta’s New E-Commerce Strategy – Online Sales on the Rise

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation2 min

Malta Confirmed as Top Performer in EU Single Market Scoreboard

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
Company Formation3 min

Does Negative Inflation in Malta Signal Deflation?

Horst Wickinghoff
Horst Wickinghoff
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Corporate Services at DW&P Dr. Werner & Partners are provided by DW&P Services Ltd. (C 103208) which is regulated by the MFSA and is licensed under Authorised Person ID: DSER-23577 to carry out the activities of a Class C CSP in terms of the Company Services Providers Act (Cap. 529 of the Laws of Malta).

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