Essential Legal Steps to Establish a Company in Malta 

• Malta stands as one of the best choices for businessmen and entrepreneurs who want to establish a company in Malta in order to establish a strategic base within the European Union. With a highly developed economy, a competitive tax incentives policy with effective tax rates of up to 5, and access to a market of more than 500 million EU consumers, Malta promises to be a great place for business expansion. It further increases its appeal by strong regulation in finance, gaming, and technology. Well, before one can get ready to register company in Malta, it is important that legal necessities need to be understood well. The current guide looks forward to presenting a clear understanding of essential legal steps in the success of establishing and operating business in Malta. 

Steps to establish a company in Malta 

Step 1: Choosing the right business structure 

• First of all, to form a company in Malta, we will do the selection of the best business structure. companies can have some options; a few of them are discussed below: 

• Limited Liability Company (LLC): That is one of the mostly used business structures by the small business because it reduces the tax and also its flexibility. 

• Malta freeport company: Companies dealing in international trade and are involved in this sector. 

• PLC: An appropriate structure to meet the needs of larger entities or organizations looking to raise funds by offering shares to the public. 

• Branch office: A corporate form for overseas companies looking to establish an entity in Malta to grow operations. 

• Representative office: For non-commercial purposes like market research or liaison. 

• The Tetra Consultants team of experts will take the time to understand your business model, objectives, and specific needs. Based on this, we recommend the most suited structure as per your goals. Before incorporation, we offer customized advice on matters such as paid-up share capital, corporate structure, applicable legislation, and licensing requirements, so that it will be hassle-free. 

Step 2: Reserving a unique company name 

• Once you have chosen your preferred business name, Tetra Consultants will reserve that name with the Malta Business Registry. This ensures that your business name will be unique and satisfy local requirements. Once it has been approved, the reservation is good for three months, which gives you a good window to continue the registration process before the name goes back into circulation for use to others.  

• In addition, we also do international trademark registration services for clients to secure the brand names globally. 

Step 3: Preparing the necessary documents 

• Before proceeding for the registration of the company, there will be requirements of certain documents to meet the KYC (Know Your Customer) and regulatory standards. These include: 

• Identification documents for all directors and shareholders. 

• Names and roles of the directors. 

• Documents such as completed application forms for incorporation. 

• Tetra Consultants will draft and notarize your company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association according to Malta’s legal stipulations. We also prepare other documents, including articles of incorporation, detailed business plans, and any industry-specific documentation required for the operations of your company. Our primary aim is to ease the process so you may be able to focus on your business. 

Step 4: Registering your company 

• After all the appropriate documents are collected, Tetra Consultants shall file your application to the Malta Business Registry, including the Memorandum and Articles of Association, as well as the completed application form that needs to be submitted.  

• Approval means registration of the company with Malta. The certificate of registration and all finalized incorporation documents will be sent to the courier for your preferred address for safekeeping. 

Step 5: Corporate bank account opening 

• Once we have successfully established a company in Malta another critical step will be the corporate bank account opening. In this regard, Tetra Consultants applies its high-standing connections with the leading banks in Malta and abroad to expedite these processes. 

• We open accounts for clients on the premise of their business profiles for relationship managers and compliance departments. They customize the account according to their business operational needs. The entire process guarantees that all accounts are set up in an efficient manner, and allow businesses to manage their transactions without unnecessary delays in operational requirement. 

Step 6: Managing financial reporting and taxation 

• Tetra Consultants is extending its services beyond company registration to include comprehensive accounting and tax services that fulfill Malta’s regulatory requirements. 

• Our experienced consultants will include: 

• Proper preparation of accounts for your business. 

• Filing of corporate tax return in accordance with the 35% corporate tax rate that Malta follows. 

• Bookkeeping and ensuring all VAT obligations are fulfilled, as required by Malta, including the 18% VAT applicable. 

• We remain committed to supporting your business long after registration, addressing any questions or concerns about compliance, taxation, or financial reporting. 

Regulatory requirements to establish a company in Malta 

There are various regulatory requirements to establish a company in Malta which will depend on the company structure the client chose. Thus, to establish an LLC the regulatory requirements will include: 

• 2 shareholders of any nationality. 

• 1 director of any nationality. 

• 1 Maltese company secretary. 

• Malta registered office address. 

• Minimum share capital of at least €1200. 

Conclusion 

• If you establish a company in Malta with Tetra Consultants, the whole process will be seamless and efficient from start to finish. Our wide range of services, from choosing the perfect business structure and registration to opening a corporate bank account and managing any compliance obligation, remove all the complexity of incorporation. It involves full transparency, detailed cost breakdowns, and personalized support individualized according to your business requirements. Whether you are a resident or a non-resident entrepreneur, we support our clients to keep their approach smooth within the business environment of Malta, so they can focus on growing their enterprise with greater confidence and success. 

• Contact us to know more about how to establish a company in Malta. Our team will revert back in 24 hours.