These are the most frequent questions our law firm in Malta receives. If you have any question for our Maltese lawyers, please visit us at: http://www.lawyersmalta.eu/.

1. Frequently Asked Questions in Malta
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2. Questions for Our
Lawyers in Malta
The number of foreign investors coming to
open companies or simple citizens wanting
to relocate to Malta has risen.
It is much simpler to ask a law firm in
Malta what the legislation specifies for
these actions.
For those wanting to come to Malta for
business purposes or looking for a job,
here are the answers to the most
frequently asked questions.
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3. What Are the Steps of
Business Litigation in Malta?
Business litigation in Malta can happen
under different circumstances.
The Maltese judicial system is very
performant and the cases can be tried by
the courts, but the country also has a very
well defined alternative dispute resolution
system consisting in arbitration and
mediation.
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4. What Should I Know About
Company Formation in Malta?
Foreign investors are required to respect
the provisions of the Maltese Commercial
Code when opening a company here.
A Maltese company must have a
registered address in the country, at least
two shareholders, a manager and a
secretary who must be a resident.
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5. What Are the Requirements
to Open a Company in Malta?
The Maltese legislation on foreign
investments is very vast, the Government
enabling different investment programs.
From residential schemes through which
foreign citizen are required to purchase real
estate properties to various collective
investment schemes, you can select the
best options.
Our Maltese lawyers can explain the
requirements for each investment program.
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6. Will I Need Special Permits for
a Company in Malta?
Depending on the type of company and
activity you decide to undertake, you may
be required to apply for a special
license.
For details about the categories of special
licenses and permits for opening a
company, you may ask our lawyers in
Malta.
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7. What Is the Procedure for
Debt Collection in Malta?
Debt collection in Malta can be realized
in a court of justice or outside the court.
Court proceedings will handle debt
recovery of more than 3,500 euros.
If the debt is clear, the plaintiff can
choose to recover the debts through
judicial letters which will be converted
into executive titles.
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8. Do I Need a Visa to Enter Malta?
While EU citizens are not required to
apply for visa, citizens of countries
outside the EU can apply for a short-stay
or a long-stay visa for Malta.
You must also take into consideration it
takes about 60 days for the visa to be
released.
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9. How Do I Obtain Maltese
Citizenship?
Citizenship in Malta can be achieved
through the citizenship investment
programs enabled by the Government
or after residing in the country for five
years.
Our attorneys in Malta can provide
you with more information about the
Immigration Law.
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10. What Are the Requirements
for Employment in Malta?
Foreign citizens must apply for a Maltese
work permit in order to get employment
with a local company.
Foreigners can apply for different types of
employment passes and the company to
hire you must submit proof of trying to hire a
Maltese citizen before hiring a foreign
citizen.
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11. What Are the Requirements
for Marriage/Divorce in Malta?
You will need two witnesses to get married
in Malta and the ceremony must be
performed by a local council major or a
clergyman.
In case of divorce, the spouses must first
go through mediation meetings before
separation is declared.
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12. How Are Companies and
Individuals Taxed in Malta?
The Maltese tax system is one of the main
reasons foreign investors open companies
here.
The Maltese taxation system is comprised
of the income tax which applies
progressively, the corporate tax of 35%
which can be reduced to 5% and other
indirect taxes, such as the VAT and
municipal taxes.
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13. Assistance from our Law
Firm in Malta
Our attorneys in Malta can assist you if
you want to set up a company here.
If you have more questions about moving or
opening a company in this country,
please contact our law firm in Malta.
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14. Thank you for
your attention!
For more information, please contact us at:
(+44) 203-287 0408 (for international clients)
office@lawyersmalta.eu
www.lawyersmalta.eu
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