Malta has transformed from a manufacturing economy to a strategic center for financial services, e-commerce, and shipping. Incorporating a company in Malta provides tax advantages like a maximum 5% corporate tax rate and no withholding taxes on dividend distributions. The process involves selecting a business structure, reserving a company name, drafting registration documents, depositing minimum share capital, and obtaining licenses. Overall, Malta's pro-business environment and tax benefits make it an attractive location for international companies.

1. COMPANY REGISTRATIONS IN
MALTA

2. 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 CommunicationTechnology.
 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.

3. ...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).

4. Advantages
Of
Incorporation
In Malta
Tax
Exemptions
Less
Restrictions
On
Distribution
Of Profits
Limited
LiabilityWith
Minimal Paid
Up Capital
Requirement
International
Business
Funds In
Foreign
BanksMeetings
Outside
Malta
Company
Registered In
Malta Are
Malta
Resident
Non-
Residents
Can Hold
Shares And
Offices
Privacy
Protection
Anonymity

5. 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.

6. ...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.

7. Requirements for Incorporation
for EU Residents
Certified copy of the
passports of
shareholders and
directors
Utility bill less than
three months old
Certificate of Good
Standing from the
country the company
is registered in
A company
secretary, who is a
natural person
A registered office in
Malta
The minimum
authorized and paid-
up share capital is
Lm500
20% of minimum
authorized capital
should be paid up
before registration
Shares can be
registered but not
bearer
Accounts must be
kept

8. Requirements for Incorporation
for Non-EU Residents
Certified copy of
passports of
shareholders and
directors
Utility bill less than
three months old
Certificate of Good
Standing from the
country the company
is registered in
A Company Secretary,
who must be a natural
person
Personal Bank
Reference of
shareholders/directors
Professional
references of
shareholders/directors

9. Documents
required
Memorandum
and Articles of
Association
Bank Receipt
of Share
Capital
Deposit
Registration
forVAT
Obtaining of
Business
License
Passport
Copies of
Shareholders,
Directors and
CS
Confirmation
of Company
Name
Registration

10. 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 theTrade Register.

11. ...contd.
3.Prepare Registration Documents: The next
step is to have the Articles of Association
drafted, notarized and filed alongside other
information in theTrade 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.

12. 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.