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Malta Corporate Services

Malta Corporate Services

Corporate Services

What do we offer

The definition of corporate services has changed dramatically over the last several years to keep up with the changing landscape of business. They used to consist of the incorporation and the administration of a company or group of companies. However, times and sectors have changed. Nowadays, it requires technical expertise not only in traditional wealth management and estate planning but also in property, yachting, cryptocurrencies, ICOs, aviation, and iGaming.

Opening a Company in Malta - Malta Company Formation

Maltese legislation follows the widely adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and all businesses in Malta are expected to comply with those reporting requirements. However, small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malta are also able to prepare their financial statements under the General Accounting Principles for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (GAPSME) if they so choose.

While our clients focus on ensuring that their business grows, we take care of the accounting operations, helping them achieve operational excellence. Our highly experienced and qualified professionals ensure that our clients’ accounts are prepared in a timely manner, are accurate and in compliance with local and international requirements.

Some of our corporate services include the following:

  • Company incorporation and relocation
  • Provision of registered office and registered agent services
  • Provision of directorship services
  • Provision of secretarial services
  • Bank introduction
  • Provision of nominee shareholder

Malta Company Incorporation and Re-domiciliation

There are several forms of companies that can be registered in Malta, with the most commonly used being a private limited liability company (Ltd). Other types of companies are the public limited liability (plc.), an investment company with variable capital (SICAV), a trust, a cooperative, a branch of a foreign company, or even a limited or general partnership. We also have other company structures that can be investigated, if necessary. We are committed to setting up your company in the most beneficial way for your profit and tax implications. We are always looking for the most ambitious ways to structure and re-structure to ensure that you are in the best position possible.

We will absolutely provide you with the optimal solution for your business. Regardless of whether you are local or international, we can find the perfect solution. We know that there are numerous factors that go into determining the best structure for your business, and our tax experts work closely with our clients to ensure that we have a complete picture of your business, your objectives, and your goals. 

From there, we will build the perfect structure to deliver you the most benefits that fit your needs. We are experienced at setting up and managing all types of entities, regardless of their industry or niche.

Maltese law allows for a company re-domiciliation (continuation) from another jurisdiction to Malta, as well as from Malta to another jurisdiction, subject to certain conditions. Re-domiciliation of a company registered in one jurisdiction is an excellent opportunity to avoid having to transfer liabilities and assets to another legal entity solely as a way to transfer the ownership of the assets and liabilities in question to another jurisdiction. We can make that transfer happen seamlessly and painlessly without interrupting your business.

Acta Fidelia will take care of any aspect of your company re-domiciliation. Our corporate administrators and tax experts will ensure that this move does not create any adverse tax consequences.

Provision of Directorship Services

According to Maltese law, a private company registered in Malta must have a minimum of one director. The role of the director is to ensure the company’s effective control and management. They are also tasked with ensuring that the company operates within Maltese laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Companies Act of 1995, Maltese tax laws, and specific regulatory norms and practices. Some of the director’s responsibilities are to:

  • Act as a liaison with local authorities, such as the MFSA, the Inland Revenue, and the VAT department.
  • Ensure that the Malta company operates within Maltese law.
  • Provision of directorship services
  • Ensure that the Malta company operates within regulatory norms.
  • Procure secretarial, legal, and accounting services in Malta for the company.

It is not necessary for a director to be a Maltese resident, but there are beneficial tax reasons why a company should have at least one local resident director in order to add substance and additional potential benefits to the company’s tax residence in Malta.

Acta Fidelia can provide either corporations or individuals that can act as independent executive and non-executive directors. Our highly qualified directors have hands-on commercial and boardroom experience in a wide range of industries. We provide directors for companies registered in Malta, ensuring the company’s effective management and control, who will provide full management and corporate administration services while acting as directors. It’s an ideal solution for those companies that want the added benefits of having a Malta resident director without having to relocate or gain residency to do so.

Registering a company in Malta - Company Registered Address Service

Every company registered in Malta is required by law to have a registered address in Malta. This address must be open and available for local authorities to publically inspect all registers and accounts as well as company incorporation documents. This address must also be a place where documents can be delivered to company shareholders and officers.

Acta Fidelia provides various levels of registered address services, office facilities, and related services for your Malta company.

The first level of service is a registered address where the company will receive all correspondence from the local authorities. Furthermore, it will be the address where the company incorporation documentation, combined registers, and accounts are held and available for public inspection by the local authorities.

The second level of service is a virtual office. This is a great solution for companies that don’t need a specific Maltese address and quite simply don’t have a need for a permanent office space nor expensive office equipment. This service will answer your calls using your business name and will happily receive and forward your mail. It’s a fantastic option to easily help you grow your business and give you the advantages of a “Malta office” for your company without all the overhead and expense. More specifically, you will get:

  • A prestigious business address.
  • A private mailbox with the company’s name.
  • Incoming mail handling and forwarding by post or email.
  • A local phone number and receptionist answering your calls with your company’s name.
  • A local domain name (.com.mt, .mt) and email server registration.
  • Use of meeting rooms.

Having an office facility in Malta, whether it’s a physical office or a virtual one, will offer your company all sorts of benefits. You will be able to show local authorities that the management and control of your company is carried out from Malta, and it will offer you access to certain tax benefits for which you would otherwise not qualify. In fact, having an office here may be the ultimate determining factor for how your company is set up and structured.

Finally, the third level of service we can provide is the option of having a co-working space that you or your team can make use of whenever you need it. We offer various office space options, varying from a hot desk or dedicated desk for one person all the way to private offices for an entire team. These offices can vary from 15 sq.m. to 70 sq.m. and can accommodate anywhere from one person to a team of eight people.

  • A prestigious business address.
  • A private mailbox with the company’s name.
  • A furnished office space ranging from 15 sq.m. up to 70 sq.m.
  • Free Wi-Fi and wired Internet.
  • Reception facilities.
  • A telephone line registered in your company’s name.
  • Use of the kitchenette and entertainment areas.
  • Use of common areas and restrooms.

Taxation & Double Tax Treaties

Malta is by far one of the best locations in the EU to set up and base your company. Not only does it have a strong workforce of educated English speakers but it can also provide an extensive network of Double Tax Treaties and an extremely competitive tax system.

Bank Introduction - Opening a Bank Account in Malta

Acta Fidelia offers assistance to foreign and local companies, as well as individuals residing outside Malta, in the opening of bank accounts in Malta and in banks outside Malta. While there are no Maltese laws that require a company to have a bank account at a local bank, depending on the situation, it can make a huge difference in the daily running and management of your company. Maltese banks are great at what they do, and depending on your needs and preferences, it may make sense to have an account and access to secure online banking. These banks can also deal in all major currencies and are well versed in International banking and international money transfers.

Acta Fidelia can facilitate the opening of a bank account by:

  • Introducing you to a reputable Maltese bank.
  • Assisting you in preparing the required Know Your Client (KYC) documents.
  • Opening of bank accounts in euros and many other currencies.
  • Managing all banking instruments, including but not limited to accounts, letters of credit, reconciliations, transfers, deposits, and payments.