Malta Company Formation

Why Malta?

5% effective tax rate — Malta's unique full imputation tax system allows companies to achieve an effective tax rate of just 5% through the shareholder refund mechanism.

EU membership — Malta is a top-tier jurisdiction for international business with full access to the European Union.

English as an official language — All business and legal processes are conducted in English.

The 5% Tax Rate Explained

Malta's corporate tax rate is 35%, but through the full imputation system, shareholders can claim a 6/7ths refund on tax paid by the company. This results in an effective rate of just 5% — fully compliant with EU regulations and upheld by the European Court of Justice.

Ideal For

What's Included

Company registration with MFSA — Official registration with the Malta Financial Services Authority

Memorandum and Articles of Association — Full preparation and filing of constitutional documents

Registered office in Malta — A compliant registered address for your company

Company secretary appointment — Mandatory local company secretary provided

VAT registration — Registration for VAT purposes included

Bank account opening assistance — Guidance and support through the banking process

Tax refund structure setup consultation — Expert advice on implementing the shareholder refund mechanism