Company Registration in Malta
                     
COMPANY REGISTRATIONS 
IN MALTA
Incorporation in Malta
 Malta is a small but strategically located 
country in the Mediterranean sea and has 
transformed into a service-oriented industry, 
from a manufacturing based economy.
 It is  a major centre for the provision of 
transshipment, financial services and 
Information and Communication Technology.
 Malta now provides an attractive base for 
international financial and business 
operations, e-commerce and e-gaming 
operators trading through Malta registered 
international trading companies.


...contd.
 Malta is a tax efficient jurisdiction for 
holding and trading companies.
 The rate of corporate tax can be as 
low as 5%.
 Company registration in Malta is 
regulated by the Malta Financial 
Services Authority (MFSA).

Tax 
Exemption Less 
s Restriction
Anonymity s On 
Distributio
n Of ProfitLsimited Liability 
With 
Privacy Advantage Minimal Protection Paid Up 
s Of Capital Requireme
Non- Incorporati nt
Residents 
Can Hold on In Malta Internation
Shares And al Business
Offices
Company 
Registered Funds In 
In Malta Foreign 
Are Malta Meetings Banks
Resident Outside 
Malta
Advantages in Brief
 Generous Tax exemptions (5% Tax on profits 
from trading activities of the Malta Company 
& full exemption on participating holdings).
 No withholding taxes, stamp duties or 
exchange control restrictions apply on 
distribution of profits from the Maltese 
Company to non-resident shareholders, and 
these dividends can be expatriated without 
any restrictions.
 Anonymity.
 Highest level of privacy protection.

...contd.
 Limited liability with minimal paid up capital 
requirement for the Maltese Company.
 Business can be conducted internationally.
 Companies registered in Malta are considered 
resident in Malta, wherever ownership or 
management exists or business is carried out.
 Non-residents are entitled to hold shares or 
office in a Malta Company.
 Annual and General Meetings of the Maltese 
Company may be held outside of the country.
 Malta Companies may hold funds in banks 
outside Malta.
Requirements for Incorporation for 
EU Residents
Certified copy of Certificate of 
the passports of Utility bill less Good Standing 
shareholders and than three from the country 
directors months old the company is registered in
A company The minimum 
secretary, who is A registered authorized and 
a natural person office in Malta paid-up share capital is Lm500
20% of minimum 
authorized Shares can be 
capital should be registered but Accounts must 
paid up before not bearer be kept
registration
Requirements for Incorporation for Non-EU 
Residents
Certified copy of Certificate of 
passports of Utility bill less Good Standing 
shareholders and than three months from the country 
directors old the company is registered in
A Company Personal Bank Professional 
Secretary, who Reference  of references of 
must be a natural shareholders/direc shareholders/direc
person tors tors
Memorandu
m and 
Articles of 
Association
Confirmatio Bank 
n of Receipt of 
Company Share 
Name Capital 
Registration Deposit
Documen
ts 
required
Passport 
Copies of 
Shareholder Registration 
s, Directors for VAT
and CS
Obtaining of 
Business 
License

Procedure for Incorporation
1. Choose a Business Form: The first 
step in opening a company in Malta 
is to select an appropriate business 
form, like an LLC, Joint Stock 
Business etc. whichever suits you.
2. Select a Company Name: The 
second step is to register a name for 
your company. The name you 
choose must be unique and it must 
be reserved with the Trade Register.
...contd.
3. Prepare Registration Documents: 
The next step is to have the Articles of 
Association drafted, notarized and filed 
alongside other information in the Trade 
Register.
4.Deposit the Share Capital: For some 
specific entities, a minimum share capital 
must be deposited to a bank in Malta and 
a receipt must be taken for the same.
5.Tax Registration: The last step is to 
register with the tax authorities and obtain 
the necessary licenses and permits.

Conclusion
So, to conclude we can say that 
Malta is one of the best locations in 
Europe to open a company or 
business. By exploiting the tax 
advantages and banking facilities in 
Malta, companies and individuals 
who are involved in international 
trade, could gain great benefits by 
relocating trading activities to 
originate from Malta.