Types of Companies in Malta

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Why Open a Company in Malta?

Malta has a sound legislation for company registration and one of the most attractive taxation systems in the European Union which are the main reasons foreign investors find it very easy to set up businesses there

Foreign investors also come to Malta because of the variety of business vehicles they can choose when deciding to start a company.

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Company Law in Malta

According to the Maltese Company Law, one can set up from the simplest form of company which is the sole proprietorship to other types of companies.

The law also allows foreign companies to choose between setting up subsidiaries or branch offices in Malta.

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Business Structures in Malta

The legislation provides for the following types of companies one can establish in Malta: 

limited liability companies; partnerships; international holding

companies; trusts.

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Limited Liability Companies in Malta

There are two types of limited liability companies one can open in Malta:

the private limited liability company; the public limited liability company.

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Our lawyers in Malta can help you set up any of the types of companies mentioned above, in accordance with your needs.

Comparison between Maltese Limited Liability Companies

The main differences between these two types of Maltese companies reside in the share capital required to set them up and in the possibility of listing their shares on the capital markets.

Public companies may trade their shares on the Malta Stock Exchange, while private companies are not allowed.

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Partnerships in Malta

Setting up a partnership in Malta is quite simple, as all one needs is the partnership agreement to be drafted and notarized.

There are two types of partnerships foreign entrepreneurs can set up in Malta:

the general partnership; the limited partnership.

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How to Register a Company in Malta

One of the most important aspects when setting up a business in Malta is to know what the suitable type of vehicle is. 

It is quite simple to open a business in Malta considering there are only few steps to be completed and the fact that usually no special permits or licenses are required.

Our law firm in Malta can assist you with the company formation process.

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Assistance for Opening a Company in Malta

Our attorneys in Malta will handle the entire process of registration and will help you prepare the documents required for opening a holding company.

You can also contact us if you want to find out more about other types of companies.

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