Malta has long been recognized as a zone free for entrepreneurial activity. If earlier traders and travelers liked to work on the island, now it attracts the attention of investors and businessmen from all over the world. Registering a company in Malta is a great opportunity to get all the benefits of the EU and at the same time be free from the tax pressure of the region.

 

How much does it cost to open a company in Malta?

The cost of registering a company in Malta is individual and depends on a number of details and features of the company’s future activities. The price can includes the following services:

 

  • direct registration of the new company;
  • renting a legal address;
  • hiring a secretary;
  • agency service;
  • preparation of the necessary documentation;
  • appointment of nominee director and shareholder (on request).

 

As a result of registration of a company in Malta from the Lawrange Attorney’s Association you receive a Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association and Memorandum of Incorporation. In other words – all the necessary documentation for the company. Term of opening – up to 9 working days.

 

Peculiarities of company registration in Malta

Malta is generally recognized as a prestigious area for international business. Being a British colony in the past, this state has adopted all the strong points of English legislation. This is especially evident in free enterprise.

 

On the island for a foreign businessman are available two attractive organizational-legal forms – it is Private Limited Company (analog of LLC) and Sole Trader (analog of sole proprietorship). When registering a company in Malta it is obligatory to specify in the name of the company the abbreviation Ltd (if it is planned to formalize the form of Private Limited).

 

Participants of Ltd can be both citizens (individuals) and organizations. The minimum number of shareholders is 2, the maximum is 50. The minimum amount of the authorized capital is 1165 euros. At least 20% of the capital must be paid at the time of registration.

 

On the island there is redomiciliation – the ability to re-register a local company in a foreign one and vice versa. This greatly facilitates the procedure of opening a company in Malta and gives the owners a proper level of flexibility.

 

The possibility of remote business registration deserves special attention. You will be able to open a company in Malta remotely – through Lawrange representatives.

 

What taxes does a business pay in Malta?

Maltese jurisdiction obliges to pay the following taxes:

 

  • corporate – 35%. For firms operating internationally, the rate can be reduced to 3.75%;
  • annual contribution to the budget – a minimum of 100 euros;
  • on dividends – 0%.

 

At the same time in the Maltese jurisdiction there are tangible tax deductions, which can amount to 10% of the amount of tax paid for an extended period. If you scrutinize the tax burden, it becomes clear that Malta is an ideal place to conduct international activities, from trade to services. It is for this reason that the benefits of the jurisdiction are enjoyed by overseas investors and entrepreneurs.

 

What do I need to register a company on the island of Malta?

In order to open a company in Malta, you need to provide 3 variants of the name of the future organization, a copy of the passport of the founder and director, as well as execute a power of attorney for a representative. We prepare the rest of the documentation ourselves, including opening a bank account in a local credit institution or any other reputable bank in the world (in Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic and other European countries).

 

Strengths of Maltese jurisdiction

The island provides the following benefits for entrepreneurs:

 

  • full access to the European market;
  • prestigious international trade;
  • relaxations from the state;
  • a large number of benefits.

 

Registering a company in Malta is an opportunity to start doing business on the legendary island, through which the lion’s share of world trade passes. You will be able to establish profitable partnerships, expand your business in the EU and even cooperate with Asian counterparts.

 

FAQ

Cost of company registration in Malta

The cost of registering a company in Malta is individual and depends on a number of details and features of the company’s future activities.

 

What do I need to register a company in Malta?

To open a company you will need copies of passports for the applicant and the nominee director, three variants of the name of the organization and a power of attorney for a representative of Lawrange. We prepare the rest of the documentation ourselves.

 

Advantages and disadvantages of the jurisdiction

Pros: English law, a large number of benefits and the prestige of the island. Nuances: favorable conditions only for international trade and service. Otherwise, you will have to pay a significant income tax of 35%.

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