Malta

Malta

Malta is an island country located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. This strategic position has allowed Malta to develop as an important trading post. Country has been a melting pot for many civilizations and cultures with evidence for habitation going back to the Neolithic era. When it obtained its independence from Britain in 1964 Malta had to wake up and transform its economy. Nowadays, education and health system are of the highest level in Malta with a stable economic base for business as well as an established political democracy, very much based on the English system. In 1989, Malta was first to introduce the idea of trusts and today has earned its reputation as a tax haven .It is a jurisdiction offering low taxed trading companies and treaty-protected holding companies, and has put in place tax policies that are competitive and lucrative to business.

Key Corporate Features

General
Basis of Legal System Civil
Type of Company Ltd
Tax on Offshore Profits 0-10%
Redomiciliation Permitted Yes
Time to Form 2-3 Days

Corporate Requirements

Minimum Shareholders 1
Minimum Directors 1
Corporate Administration
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Administration Anywhere

Local Requirements

Registered Office/Agent Yes
Company Secretary No
Director No
Meetings No

Public Filings

Directors Yes
Shareholders Yes
Beneficial Owners No

Annual Filing Requirements

Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes