Open a company in Malta

A presentation brought to you by our lawyers in Malta

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Why open a company in Malta

Opening a company in Malta has many advantages among which:

the taxation system, which provides up to 6/7 refunds to foreign shareholders,

full tax exemptions for holding companies, no withholding taxes or stamp duties in case of

profit repatriation.

The low company formation and maintenance costs are also among the reasons to open a company in Malta.

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Types of companies in Malta

Foreign enterprisers setting up companies in Malta may choose between several types of business entities according to their needs. These are:

private limited liability companies, public limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships.

Foreign companies can open subsidiaries or branch offices in Malta.

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Requirements to open a company in Malta

All Maltese companies must have at least one secretary.

Private limited liability companies require at least one shareholder and one director.

Public limited companies need at least one shareholder and one director and a secretary.

General and limited partnerships must have at least two partners and no minimum share capital.

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Share capital requirements to open a company in Malta

The following share capital requirements apply when opening a company in Malta:

private limited liability companies require a minimum share capital of 1,200 euros;

 public limited companies need a minimum share capital for the public limited company is approximately 47,000 euros;

 general and limited partnerships do not require a minimum share capital.

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Steps to open a company in Malta >>

The main steps to set up a company in Malta are:

reserve a company name with the Maltese Commercial Register,

draft the memorandum and articles of association,

deposit the minimum share capital, register the company with the Trade Register, apply for a trade license, register for VAT and tax identification number, open a corporate bank account.

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>> Steps to open a company in Malta

When hiring employees, the company must register with the Employment Training Corporation. 

Some companies are also required to apply for special permits or licenses before they start operating.

Our law firm in Malta can help you with the business licensing procedure.

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Documents required to open a company in Malta

The documents to be filed with the Malta Trade Register are:

the memorandum and articles of association, a confirmation of the company name

reservation, the bank receipt confirming the share capital

deposit, passport copies of the shareholders,

directors and company secretary.

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Company registration services in Malta

International clients who want to open a company may contact our law firm in Malta for full company formation services.

Our Maltese attorneys will handle the entire process of company registration.

For your company in Malta we offer a virtual office, accounting services and other types of services you may need at the beginning of your economic activity.

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