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Malta Company Formation

Malta today is fast gaining recognition as an international financial services centre. A comprehensive and flexible framework for financial services has been developed creating an attractive business climate for the financial services industry, combining the principles and standards established in the company law harmonisation directives of the European Union.

Maltese International Holding Companies (IHCs) and International Trading Companies (ITCs) can be used as corporate vehicles for a wide range of business activities. Corporate tax rate is at 35%, however, where a Company is owned by non-residents of Malta the effective corporate tax can be as low as 5%.

Incorporation Services

Formation of Limited Liability Company in Malta Company Formation

Package Includes:

  • Name approval and registration
  • Company Incorporation
  • Payment of all Government Registration Expenses
  • Rubber stamp

Package includes the following set of corporate documents:

  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Certificate of Director and Secretary
  • Certificate of Shareholders
  • Certificate of Registered Address
  • Appointment of First Directors
  • Share Certificate
  • Company Corporate Register

Nominee Services

Appointment of Nominee Director(s).

Appointment of Nominee Shareholder(s). Nominee (or Trustee) Shareholders will be holding the Company's shares for the benefit, and under the instructions, of the client(s).

Appointment of Company Secretary.

Provision of Registered Office Address in Malta.

What is a registered office address?

A registered office is a legal requirement for all Maltese Companies. It is the official address of the Company and can be different to that of your usual trading address. The address will be used by the Registrar of Companies, Inland Revenue and other Government bodies to deliver statutory letters and legal notices.

Additional Services

General Power of Attorney issued by the director for the benefit of the client(s), valid for 12 months.

A General Power of Attorney grants the client, or an agent of the client, with broad powers to represent, and act for, the Company before third parties, authorities and institutions.

Special Power of Attorney issued by the director for the benefit of the client(s), valid for 12 months.

A Special Power of Attorney, also known as Limited Power of Attorney, grants the client, or an agent of the client, with particular authority to represent, and act for, the Company for particular, specified, matter (i.e. such as for the opening of bank account in XXX Bank or for the execution of a particular agreement).

For receiving and forwarding correspondence, letters etc.

Certificate issued by the Company secretary verifying the Company’s current status.

Issued by the Inland Revenue.

A Certificate of Good Standing is a certificate issued by the Registrar that shows that the Company has met its' statutory obligations and that it is duly registered and validly existing.

Please refer to the Bank Account Opening section of this website.

Facts & Info about: Malta Company Formation

International Holding Companies (IHCs) and International Trading Companies (ITCs)

  • Minimum Share Capital: Lm500
  • Minimum Number of Shareholders: Two (One for IHC)
  • Minimum Number of Directors: One
  • Bearer Shares Allowed: No
  • Corporate Directors Permitted: Yes
  • Company Secretary Required: Yes
  • Shelf Companies Available: No

  • Registered Office / Agent: Yes
  • Local Directors: No
  • Local Secretary: Yes
  • Local Meetings: No
  • Government Register of Directors: Yes
  • Government Register of Shareholders: Yes

  • Submission of Annual Returns: Yes
  • Submission of Audited Accounts: Yes

Corporate tax rate: 35%.

However, corporate tax of 5% applies in cases where a Company is owned by non-residents of Malta (please note: companies pay corporate tax of 35% and upon dividends distribution it receives 30% or 6/7 of the tax paid provided that the Company beneficial owner(s) is/are non Malta resident(s).

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