Set up your business in Malta and gain direct access to international markets.
Looking to expand into Europe with confidence? Malta company registration gives you access to the EU market, low effective taxes, and a strong legal system. Start your journey today, our advisors help you register in as little as 7 days.
A company in Malta is a legal entity incorporated under Maltese law and regulated by the Malta Business Registry. Businesses are officially recorded at the Registry of Companies Malta, ensuring full transparency and compliance.
You can create a company in Malta as a private limited company, public limited company, holding company, branch office, or even through Malta offshore company formation if your focus is international operations.
Malta is a strategic EU hub attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals worldwide. By setting up a company in Malta, you gain:
Whether you want to start a business in Malta for trading, finance, tech, or investment, the jurisdiction offers long-term benefits.
When it comes to company formation in Malta, there are legal requirements every entrepreneur must meet.
Please note: All foreign documents must be translated and apostilled in order to apply. Our legal team will guide you during this process — from document gathering until final approval.
Maltese law requires a licensed lawyer or corporate service provider to handle filings. Our advisors prepare and submit your documents to the Malta corporate registry for full compliance.
We prepare your Memorandum and Articles of Association with all shareholder and director details.
Documents are filed at the Registry of Companies Malta. This step finalizes your company incorporation.
Deposit the required share capital and activate your business banking.
Obtain VAT and income tax numbers to ensure compliance with Maltese authorities.
Malta uses a full imputation system. Companies pay a 35% headline rate, but shareholders may receive refunds depending on the income type, often bringing the effective rate down to ~5–10%.
Common refund bands:
Company registration is only the first step. Our tax experts help you structure your business for maximum efficiency. From advising on Malta company formation cost to long-term planning, we make sure your entity is tax-optimized and compliant.
Malta allows qualifying parent-subsidiary groups to form a fiscal unit (assessment year 2020 onward). The group is treated as one taxpayer for income tax.
Key points in plain English:
We assess eligibility, align accounting periods, and manage the election and annual filings.
If you’re considering starting a small business in Malta or want to explore international opportunities, this jurisdiction could be the perfect choice.
However, if you are not sure whether setting up a business fits your goals, you should see what other applicants are saying before making a decision.
Canada
“I wanted to create a company in Malta for international trading. Agroup explained the Malta company formation cost, drafted all incorporation documents, and registered everything with the Registry of Companies Malta. Today, my company is fully compliant and trading across the EU.”
USA
“We registered through Agroup Consulting, and the process was clear and stress-free. Our Malta business registration was completed within days.”
UK
“Starting a business in Malta as a foreigner felt complex at first, but Agroup handled everything with the Malta business registry and guided us through tax planning.”
All incorporation applications must be filed through the MBR online portal. A Company Service Provider (CSP) with an MBR Corporate Account must submit on your behalf.
What that means for you:
As your CSP partner, we manage the entire e-filing flow end-to-end.
The company formation cost in Malta depends on the company type, share capital, and legal fees. On average, expect administrative fees plus professional charges for registration and compliance support.
Yes. Starting a business in Malta as a foreigner is straightforward. Malta allows 100% foreign ownership, making it one of the easiest EU countries for incorporation.
If all documents are in order, you can start a company in Malta within 5–10 business days. With our team’s support, the entire process can be accelerated to as little as 7 days
Companies are registered in Malta because of its attractive tax refund system, over 70 Double Taxation Agreements, fast incorporation process, and English-speaking workforce. Investors also benefit from EU membership, political stability, and the ability to form a Malta holding company with just one shareholder.
Malta applies a 35% corporate tax rate, but shareholders can claim refunds reducing the effective tax rate to around 5–10%. Tax is charged on a worldwide basis for resident companies, but foreign investors often structure operations to benefit from Malta’s tax refund system and treaty network.
