Malta Company Formation
English-speaking EU hub with a 5% effective tax. We register your Private limited company in Malta, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
Malta at a glance
- Entity: Private limited company (Ltd)
- Minimum capital: €1,165 (20% paid up, so €233 at formation)
- Formation time: 1–2 weeks
- Corporate tax: 35% headline with a refund system that leaves an effective 5% for non-resident shareholders
- Remote formation: Yes, by power of attorney
Malta Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
English-speaking EU hub with a 5% effective tax
- English is an official language and the legal system is based on common law
- Effective corporate tax of 5% after shareholder refunds
- iGaming, fintech and shipping specialisms
- Startup Residence Programme for founders and their families
Who It Suits
iGaming, fintech, maritime and holding companies, and English-speaking founders who want an EU base with an efficient tax outcome.
Living in Malta Through Your Company
Residence route: moderateStartup Residence Programme, Nomad Residence Permit, or residence through employment by your own company; Malta Permanent Residence Programme for investors.
| Funds required (approx.) | Our residence service fee | Family can join | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| About $28,500 | From $11,400 | Yes | Moderate |
Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport copies and bank reference for each shareholder
- Proof of address and source of funds
- Registered office in Malta (we provide)
- Memorandum and articles of association (we draft)
- Capital deposit confirmation
How We Register Your Company in Malta
- Consultation
We confirm Malta fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Malta Business Registry.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
Malta Company Formation Questions
How does the 5% effective rate work?
The company pays 35% on profit; the shareholder then claims a refund of 6/7 of the tax paid, which brings the effective rate to about 5%. Timing and substance rules apply.
Is a Maltese bank account hard to get?
Malta banks apply strict due diligence. We prepare the source-of-funds and substance file and work with EMIs as a fallback.
Can I move to Malta with my family?
Yes, through the Startup Residence Programme or as an employee of your own company, each with dependants included.
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Register Your Company in Malta
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.