Registration of a Branch in Malta

A company registered outside of Malta may decide to establish a place of business in Malta through the registration of a branch.

Registration of a Branch in Malta

A branch is registered in Malta with the Malta Financial Services Authority as an overseas company. A branch in Malta usually has the same director and managers as the foreign company does abroad and no Maltese director need be appointed. However, Maltese law does oblige the branch to appoint a local representative, resident in Malta, to represent the branch in all matters and facilitate communication between the competent authorities and the said branch.

Documents required:

Foreign company

• One original/true and certified copy of the charter, statutes or memorandum and articles of the oversea company or other instrument constituting or defining the constitution of the said company, and, if the instrument is not written in the English or Maltese language, a translation thereof into either of such languages, certified to be a correct translation. This will have to be given to MFSA;

• A true and certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation;

• An original Certificate of Good Standing;

• The Register of Members and the Register of Directors.

We would require the following documents for each ultimate beneficial owner, shareholder and director of the foreign company:

• A copy of the passport certified by a lawyer, notary or any other person capable of certifying a document;

• An original Bank reference (not older than six months);

• An original or true and certified copy of a Utility Bill (water/electricity)(not older than six months).

ProcedureOnce we have received a scan of these documents, we will prepare the Form M, which is the official application form to register a branch with the Malta Financial Services Authority. Once this is completed, we will forward the same to have it signed by the company director or secretary.

Local representativeIn order to set up a branch in Malta, the said branch shall have a local representative who is resident in Malta. Should you have a local representative in Malta who will represent the Maltese branch, we will require the above individual due diligence documents on the said local representative. In the event that you do not have a local representative, we can arrange to have one appointed ourselves for you.

DurationOnce we receive all the required documents including the signed Form M and provided that all documents are in order for MFSA, it will take approximately 4 days to register the branch with the Malta Financial Services Authority.

INTEGRITAS can assist foreign companies to set up and register a branch in Malta, as well as to comply with their legal obligations.

Integritas Group114/3, The Strand, Gżira GZR 1027, MaltaP +356 2385 0611 F +356 2133 4405E info@integritas-trustees.comW integritas-trustees.com

Integritas Trustees Ltd (C 22574) is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Trusts & Trustees Act. Integritas Consulting Ltd (C 52711) and Integritas Corporate-Services Ltd (C 52395) are licensed by the MFSA to act as Corporate Services Providers.