Moving Your Company from a Free Zone to the EU?

Generally, yes. Many clients run both structures in parallel during the transition phase until the Malta company is fully operational. Whether this makes sense from a tax perspective depends on your specific situation - particularly where the work is actually done and where value is created. We will clarify this in our initial consultation. If you plan to eventually close the free zone license, we can connect you with experienced partners in Dubai to handle the local process.

The transition usually happens in three phases. First, we determine the right structure for Malta and ensure the move is tax-compliant. Then, we incorporate the Malta Ltd, open bank accounts, and establish economic substance. Meanwhile, you gradually transfer contracts, clients, and operations. The Dubai company can remain active initially. For the final wrap-up in Dubai (cancelling the free zone license, deregistration, etc.), we work with experienced local partners. The whole process typically takes 6 to 12 weeks.

You do not strictly need to live in Malta to set up a Malta Ltd. However, for the best possible tax setup - especially regarding Non-Dom status and personal tax residency - having your actual center of life in Malta is a key factor. We will discuss which option is realistic and beneficial for your situation during our first call.

A UAE Golden Visa is tied to specific conditions, like property ownership, business investment, or employment. If you move your center of life to Malta, you should check if you still meet those requirements. Our main focus is on your Malta structure. For questions about your Golden Visa, Emirates ID, or deregistering in Dubai, we work with experienced local partners and can put you in touch with them.

This is one of the most important questions - and exactly why we are here. A Malta structure stands up to tax authorities (like HMRC or others) when there is genuine economic substance: management based in Malta, real operations, your own staff, or physical office space. We structure and document every setup so it can survive an audit. This includes properly handling any exit tax or temporary non-residence rules from your home country.

The initial call is led by a senior adviser. We will look at your current Dubai setup, assess whether Malta makes sense for you, and give you an initial overview of the structure, risks, and next steps. There is no obligation - we just want to make sure working together is the right fit for both sides.

The Maltese company initially pays a 35% Corporation Tax on its profits. When these profits are distributed as dividends to a non-resident shareholder, that shareholder can claim a refund of 6/7ths of the tax paid. This leaves a net effective tax burden of 5%. The refund is usually processed within 14 to 21 working days after submitting a complete application.

A straightforward Malta incorporation usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. If you are transitioning from a Dubai structure at the same time, expect it to take closer to 8 to 12 weeks - depending on the complexity of your current setup, contract transfers, and banking changes. We will give you a realistic timeline for your specific case after our initial review.

The initial consultation is completely free and without obligation. If you decide to proceed, we will discuss our fee structure transparently before starting any work - there are no hidden costs. We operate in the premium segment and are not a cheap volume-based factory. When you become a client, you get personal support from experienced advisers.

Yes. Bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax advisory, and maintaining compliance structures are all part of our core services. Most clients stay with us long after incorporation because it is simply easier to have a single point of contact who has known their structure from day one.