Company Incorporation & Registration

Malta companies are set up in accordance with the Companies Act of 1995. The Act distinguishes between a private limited liability company and a public limited liability company. In general, a limited liability company is one where the personal responsibility of shareholders is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares held.

Some of the advantages of registering a Malta Company are expediency in set up (a company may be set up in 48 hours), no exchange control regulations, enjoying EU free movement, low costs and highly professional services.

There are also a number of tax advantages as Malta has one of the most efficient tax regimes within the EU. Due to the nature of the existing regulations, Malta is considered as being a highly reputable jurisdiction in which companies are incorporated.

From a practical perspective, English is an official language in Malta and it is generally used as the business language, making Malta more conducive towards international business.

All companies are required to have two shareholders, although a special type of private limited liability company may be set up as a single-member company (this is referred to as an exempt company). A private liability company has to have at least Eur1,200 of share capital with a minimum of 20% paid up. On the other hand, a public liability company has to have at least Eur1,200 of share capital with a minimum of 20% paid up. In both cases, the said capital may be denominated in any currency.

Gonzi & Associates, Advocates may provide you with Malta company registration services as well as with a full range of corporate services as may be required for the maintenance of such company. These services are generally provided though the firm’s related corporate arm company GA Corporate Ltd and include the following:

• Company Incorporation & Registration
• Directorship Services
• Company Secretarial Services
• Registered Office Services
• Redomiciliation of Foreign Companies