Malta: company formation
Private limited liability company (Ltd) · Europe
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Ltd in Malta — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Corporate income tax: 35%, with part of the tax refunded to shareholders on distribution (to be checked with the tax authority).
- Companies Act (Cap. 386); the companies register is kept by the Malta Business Registry, set up in 2018.
- Private limited liability company (Ltd), registered at the Malta Business Registry.
What it does not solve
- Economic substance and filing obligations reinforced by Union law.
- Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): cfr.gov.mt
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Banking access to be assessed at the interview, not surveyed here: no bank is promised on the strength of a survey.
Substance to be assessed depending on the activity; local criteria remain to be checked with on-the-spot counsel.
Our assessment for Malta; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Malta, internal catalogue.
Registration in Malta: Malta Business Registry. Source: mbr.mt (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 13 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Malta: what is specific to it
- Companies Act (Cap. 386); the companies register is kept by the Malta Business Registry, set up in 2018. Source: mbr.mt
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Malta compared with Monaco and Isle of Man
| Malta | Monaco | Isle of Man | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Ltd | SAM | Ltd |
| Corporate taxation | 35%, with part of the tax refunded to shareholders on distribution | 25%, due when more than 25% of turnover is earned outside Monaco | 0% (10% for banks and large retailers, 20% on income from Isle of Man land) |
| Share capital | €1,165 (20% paid up) | €15,000 (SARL), €150,000 (SAM) | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 3–5 working days | Three months at most (prior authorisation, statutory review period) | 48 hours (registry standard service) |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 2,990 € | from 19,635 € | from 7,190 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Monaco → · The page for Isle of Man →
Compare this jurisdiction
Registered office and premises in Malta
From 1,300 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Drafting the articles
- Signature and capital deposit
- Registration
- Account opening and start-up
For Malta, the register is kept by Malta Business Registry and the usual time is 3–5 working days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: European company · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Malta: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Malta?
Our services in Malta start at 2,990 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Malta?
About 3–5 working days once the file is complete.
Where is a company registered in Malta?
With the Malta Business Registry (source: mbr.mt).
What is the corporate tax rate in Malta?
35%, with part of the tax refunded to shareholders on distribution (data as of 21 September 2026; source: cfr.gov.mt). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Malta?
€1,165 (20% paid up): usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Malta?
Corporate income tax: 35%, with part of the tax refunded to shareholders on distribution (to be checked with the tax authority). Companies Act (Cap. 386); the companies register is kept by the Malta Business Registry, set up in 2018. Private limited liability company (Ltd), registered at the Malta Business Registry.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Malta?
Economic substance and filing obligations reinforced by Union law. Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case.
Malta or Monaco or Isle of Man: where do our services start?
from 2,990 € in Malta; from 19,635 € in Monaco; from 7,190 € in the Isle of Man, excluding tax.
Malta or Monaco or Isle of Man: how does corporate tax compare?
Malta, 35%, with part of the tax refunded to shareholders on distribution; Monaco, 25%, due when more than 25% of turnover is earned outside Monaco; Isle of Man, 0% (10% for banks and large retailers, 20% on income from Isle of Man land); to be checked.
Malta or Monaco or Isle of Man: which is faster to register?
Malta in 3–5 working days; Monaco in Three months at most (prior authorisation, statutory review period); Isle of Man in 48 hours (registry standard service), usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →