COMPANY IN MALTA

Malta is one of the best jurisdictions
for creating effective holding structures.

A company in Malta is a tempting option for many entrepreneurs. Malta is popular among entrepreneurs as it is built on the traditional Mediterranean approach to business. The main motivation for owning a company in Malta lies in the island’s preferential tax regime and the highly developed business services sector. The effective corporate tax rate in Malta is only 5%, thus making a company in Malta an attractive alternative to traditional jurisdictions. The country’s economic success builds on a competitive economy based on foreign capital, financial services, and the growing number of newly opened companies in Malta, increasing year on year.

As capital gains tax does not apply, Malta is one of the best jurisdictions for creating holding structures. Investors from all over the world use Maltese companies to control their assets. The official currency of Malta is the euro.

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Is establishing a company in Malta a good idea?

When deciding to register a company in Malta, one should keep in mind that it will be cost-effective only for entities generating a yearly income exceeding EUR 100,000. That is the case due to the costs of its operation, the need to carry out an annual audit, and the tax refund system based on trading and holding companies. Companies in Malta that are Maltese tax residents are subject to local regulations and reporting. The basic CIT rate in Malta is 35%, and the effective tax rate for companies managed by non-residents is 5%. The local VAT in Malta is 18%.

The advantages of owning a company in Malta undoubtedly include English as the official language, which facilitates official communication, the Euro currency (although this is an advantage shared by all eurozone countries), and the Anglo-Saxon legal system.

When deciding to set up a company in Malta, one should take into account that Malta is not particularly esteemed worldwide and that business partners and tax authorities might treat Maltese companies as shell corporations.

Importantly, Malta wants to attract foreign businesses setting up companies in its territory. To open an ordinary business in Malta, one needs to have local residency; the income tax rate is 35%.

Benefits of running a company in Malta

The effective income tax rate for companies (5%)

No regulations regarding transfer prices and thin capitalisation

No taxes on dividends

No taxes on capital gain

The opportunity of total anonymity for the owners

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The applicable treaty between Poland and Malta to prevent double taxation

Leading jurisdiction for registration of boats and aircrafts

A company in Malta – who can find it a good solution?

The decision on establishing a company in Malta should each time be considered individually. Our customers include:

Investment and holding companies

Companies providing business consultancy services

Financial services sector

Companies operating in the new technologies sector (blockchain)

Procedure for establishing a company in Malta

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Depending on our clients’ expectations, we can offer established companies in Malta as well as register new entities on request.

You sign an agreement with us

You grant a power of attorney allowing us to represent you in Malta

We register the company in Malta, of which you become a shareholder, in line with your instructions

We provide you with a set of documents, including the articles of association of your company in Malta, the registration card, the share purchase confirmation

How long does it take? Up to 14 days

Scope of services offered to companies in Malta

Thompson&Stein will provide your company in Malta with:

COMPREHENSIVE HANDLING OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR YOUR COMPANY IN MALTA

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

REGISTERED SEAT (ADDRESS) FOR YOUR COMPANY IN MALTA

CORRESPONDENCE MANAGEMENT

NOMINAL DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS

ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING LICENCES (IF REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN TYPE OF ACTIVITY)

SUPPORT PROVIDED IN POLISH AT EVERY STAGE OF ESTABLISHING AND RUNNING YOUR COMPANY IN MALTA

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