Practice Areas > Corporate & Tax
Overview
Malta is fast becoming the jurisdiction of choice for the onshore registration of companies both as holding or trading companies. Some of the advantages of a Malta company are:
- Highly Efficient Tax Jurisdiction
- European Union Member since 2004
- Double Taxation Agreements
- Part of the Eurozone since 2008
- Strategic Geographic Location
- Strong Credit Ratings and Robust Banking System
- Transparent and Serious Regulation
- Low Set-up Costs
- Skilled, Multilingual and Professional Workforce
- Use of English as the main business language
- Use of trusts, foundations and other fiduciary arrangements
The Process
Specialising
People
Mark Farrugia joined the Firm in 2020. He attained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malta in 2020, following the submission of the dissertation entitled “Music Copyright Issues Concerning Joint Authorship.” Mark subsequently graduated with a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta after completing his final year of studies in 2021 and was admitted to the Maltese bar in 2022.
Mark's focus with the law firm is on Intellectual Property Law, assisting clients with the registration and protection of trademarks, as well as Financial Services, amongst which he assists clients with licensing and other regulatory requirements.
Education
2021: Master of Advocacy, University of Malta
2020: Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Malta
Professional Experience
2021: Associate Lawyer, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2020: Legal Trainee, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2020: Junior Legal Assistant, Malta Financial Services Authority
2019: Legal Intern, Malta Business Registry
Sarah Demicoli joined the Firm as an Associate Lawyer in 2021. She graduated with a Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta in 2016. In 2017, she worked with the Department of Justice at the United States Embassy in Valletta where she contributed to training provided by the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law on counter-terrorism, juvenile justice and the rule of law to various legal and judicial professionals in Africa and Asia, gaining practical knowledge in that field. In 2019 she joined a localboutique regulatory advisor where she worked within corporate and regulatory advisory. In 2023 she obtained a Professional Award in Taxation awarded by the Malta Institute of Taxation. Sarah currently undertakes the civil and commercial litigation of the Firm, whilst also providing support to clients on employment law, competition law and corporate law.
Sarah is currently pursuing a master's degree in Financial Services at the University of Malta.
Education
2023: Award in Taxation, Malta Institute of Taxation
2017: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2016: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
2014: Bachelor of Laws, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2021: Associate, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2019: Associate, Lecocqassociate
2017: Administrative Assistant, United States Embassy, Valletta
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Advocates (Malta)
Tiziana Calleja joined the team in 2012 and currently occupies the position of Corporate Manager within GA Corporate Limited, an associated company of Gonzi & Associates, Advocates. Tiziana mainly assists in the day to day administrative matters by providing back office services to the firm and also assists in matters related to corporate services.
Education
2017: Foundation Course in Taxation
2012: Master in Arts (MA)
2009: B.A. (Hons) in Sociology
Professional Experience
2012: GA Corporate Limited
2009: Lembex Global Investments Limited
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