Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is member state of the European Union and is considered to be a low tax jurisdiction, which offers opportunities for advantageous tax planning.
Offshore Maltese company is commonly used for international trading and holding activities but is suitable for any other unregulated type of activity. Legal structure is Limited Liability Company. For Corporate & Tax Law visit RESOURCES
Foreign Income Taxation – 35% (NIL on Holding Activity) A refund system up to 100% is available. |
Public Register of Shareholders – YES | |
Min Share Capital to be Paid Up – EUR 1,165.00 | Beneficial Owner Records – Kept with Registered Agent | |
Tax Treaties – YES, visit RESOURCES |
Bearer Shares Holder Records – n/a | |
Delivery Time Frame – 20 working days |
Disclosure of Beneficial Owners – Court Decision | |
Min № of Directors – 1, recommended at least 2 |
Beneficial Owner Declaration – Required | |
Local Director – Not required |
Documents Kept at Business Address – No special requirements | |
Local Secretary – Required - physical person |
Annual Filing of Accounts Requirement – YES | |
Corporate Directors – Allowed and recommended |
Preparing of Accounts Requirement – YES |
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Corporate Shareholders – Allowed | Annual Audited Accounts Requirement – YES |
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Bearer Share – NO | Due Diligence Requirements: visit RESOURCES | |
Min № of Shareholders – 1, recommended at least 2 |
FATF Black List - Not Listed |