The Maltese jurisdiction continues to be one of the fastest growing business hubs for a range of industries and top international brands. Gaming, financial and corporate services, ICT, life sciences, maritime and aviation, are amongst the most thriving industries on the island.
This is mainly driven by the country’s flexible and comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework, coupled with a unique business entrepreneurial culture and an ever-evolving economic strategy.
Considered as one of the most dynamic and innovative states within the European Union (EU), Malta is undoubtedly an ideal place where to set up business.
Why Malta?
A cost and tax efficient jurisdiction
Over a number of years, Malta has established itself as an excellent stepping-stone for doing business with Europe and the rest of the world, with a Government which welcomes foreign investors.
Taxes in Malta are very advantageous, with specific fiscal incentives aimed at making the jurisdiction attractive for foreign direct investment (FDI). Employment tax credits, R&D tax credits, soft loan financing and bank guarantees are amongst the most beneficial Government incentives offered in Malta, with the possibility to lower corporate tax to an effective tax rate of just 5%, considered to be a key differentiator.
Malta’s strategic geographic location situated exactly at the centre of the Mediterranean, with just a couple of hours’ flights from major European cities, coupled with a highly skilled and international workforce, make Malta the ideal place to run your business.
What can Malta offer?
An entrepreneurial culture backed by a focus on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
A multicultural country with a strong Expat community
A highly skilled, flexible and multilingual workforce, with strong IT knowledge
Ease of doing business
Fiscal and financial incentive packages
An advanced educational system
One of the most innovative and tech-driven EU states
An international hub for electronically delivered services, with gaming and financial services topping the list
Economic, political and social stability
Strong ties with other EU states, and equally strong ties with Northern African countries
A safe country with state of the art public and private health services
Offshore (setting up a company in other jurisdictions)
Setting up a new company in other international jurisdictions, sometimes also referred to as offshore jurisdictions, can be a challenging task, especially for start up companies within the gaming industry. Having said this, through the assistance of the right partner, choosing the jurisdiction where to structure your company can become a much easier task.
At IGA Group we have a team of dedicated professionals, with years of experience in assisting entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business ventures. Over the years we have provided our services to a number of companies, and assisted them in the company formation process, both within the EU, but also in other international jurisdictions. All this, in full compliance with international laws and regulations governing the sector.
Our mission is to provide a unique experience to all our clients, ensuring our wealth of knowledge is used to provide best in class solutions both in Malta and internationally, and through the years IGA was pivotal in ensuring the success of a number of start ups who are now well established brands.
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to form your company today?
How to set a company in Malta
• Reserve a company name with the Malta Business Registry (previously known as the Registrar of Companies),
• Draft and notarize the company’s memorandum and articles of association,
• Deposit the minimum share capital with your chosen bank,
Documents to be filed by the Malta Business Registry
• Memorandum and articles of association,
• Confirmation of the company name reservation,,
• Bank receipt confirming the share capital deposit,,
• Due Diligence copies of the shareholders, directors and company secretary.
Types of companies in Malta
Foreign enterprisers setting up companies in Malta may choose between several types of business entities according to their business requirements. The Maltese Commercial Code allows the incorporation of the following structures:
• private limited liability companies
• public limited liability companies
• general partnerships
• limited partnerships