Company registration in Malta

Registration fee is from 8000 €

Registration period — 3 weeks

Minimum authorized capital - 1165 EUR

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — yes

Malta, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is an island nation that has been a full member of the European Union since 2004. The capital of the country is Valletta.

Maira Consult recommends registering a company in Malta for international trade, investment and holding activities, as well as for work in the field of financial technology.

Features of company registration in Malta: the most common types of companies are private and public limited liability companies. Public companies can enter the Maltese stock market and trade their shares on exchanges. Company registration in Malta is possible without the need for personal presence - remotely. The most popular form of incorporation is a private limited liability company (LTD).

A business in Malta receives residency status regardless of where the company is controlled and managed - in Malta or abroad.

Our specialists have a thorough knowledge of the process of company registration in Malta and are ready to provide high-quality advice on all issues.

Malta advantages

1

The most attractive tax system in the EU

2

100% ownership by a non-resident

3

Favourable regime for holdings

4

Redomiciliation procedure is available

General Information

Registration Features

A company registered in Malta must appoint a secretary who is an individual and a resident of Malta.

Company Name

The company name must be unique, ending with a word, phrase or abbreviation that indicates the form of the company, for example, "PLC", "LTD".

Authorized Capital

The amount of share capital and payment requirement depends on the type of company in Malta. For a private company, the recommended share capital is EUR 1165, and a minimum of 20% must be paid to register a company in Malta. For a public company, the recommended minimum share capital is 47,000 EUR (a minimum of 25% must be paid).

Director

At least one participant is required, either an individual or a legal entity, with no residency requirements.

Shareholders

A shareholder can be either an individual or a legal entity, without any restrictions on residency.

Financial Reporting

All companies incorporated in Malta are required to submit annual financial statements, and in some cases an audit is required.

Taxation

The standard rate of income tax is 35%. When distributing dividends received from sources outside of Malta, as well as passive income earned in Malta, shareholders receive the de facto right to claim a refund of 6/7 of the tax paid by the Maltese company on this income. This results in a total tax rate of 5%. The standard VAT rate is 18%, with a 12% rate applicable to certain types of services from 01.01.2024.

Confidentiality

The state registry is open, providing public access to data on directors, shareholders, and the amount of the company's authorized capital.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

To register a company in Malta, you need to make a request to the Registrar of companies to verify the name. Once the name is confirmed, the corporate documents are prepared.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

Each company member is required to provide a copy of their passport and proof of residence (e.g., a utility bill). At this stage, information about the company's authorized capital is also provided.

03

Identification of company participants

The identification and certification of the shareholders documents is carried during a personal visit to Malta. To register a company in Malta without a personal visit of the founders, a notarised power of attorney is issued to carry out registration actions.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

To register a company in Malta, you need to open a bank account to which the minimum authorized capital is deposited.

05

Company registration

The process of registering a company in Malta usually takes 5-10 business days from the date of receipt of all necessary documents.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

Upon completion of the company registration in Malta, the registry issues corporate documents with all the necessary stamps.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the documents of a Maltese company are submitted for legalisation and apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

Corporate documents of a Maltese company in the original are sent via courier service for delivery.

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