Funding Malta

A quick guide to financial support schemes in Malta

16.01.2024 Running a business is a challenging task, regardless of its structure, whether it’s a company, a partnership, or a sole proprietorship. It involves numerous ups and downs, with both gratifications and obstacles. Consider, for instance, the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has presented various challenges and headaches for everyone. Questions like, “How…

Open Malta Company

Aspects of Malta company formations

09.01.2024 Malta is known for being a favourable location for company formations due to its strategic location, tax benefits, and business-friendly environment. Malta has a well-established legal framework that governs companies and business activities. Compliance with regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) requirements, is essential. Malta is known for its attractive…

Self employed Accountant

Setting up as a freelancer

14.12.2023 Setting up as a self-employed individual can have several benefits. Some general advantages are the flexibility this setup offer. Being self-employed often allows for greater flexibility in terms of working hours and locations. You have more control over your schedule, which can be particularly beneficial for those who prefer a non-traditional work structure. As…

VAT Malta

One-stop-shop VAT

05.12.2023 VAT compliance is an obligatory element of operating a business. Not meeting your VAT compliance obligations can result in hefty penalties and fines, late interest imposed by authorities, reputational damage, bad press, and in some instances, business closure. Many think that VAT compliance consists only in registering for a VAT number and file quarterly…

Corporate Services Provider Malta

The crucial role of know your customer

29.11.2023 In today’s interconnected global business landscape, transactions that were once conducted face-to-face now occur at the click of a button or through email. While this shift brings convenience for clients, it also poses challenges for businesses to safeguard against money laundering, criminal activities, and other malicious threats. As a fully licensed and regulated corporate…

Payroll Services Malta

Payroll management

22.11.2023 Achieving a seamless integration of time and cost savings, coupled with compliance, is the essence of an ideal scenario that every business wishes to have when in comes to anything related to payroll services, accounting services and more. Optimising operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility are paramount objectives for any thriving business. In the realm…

Business-plan

Innovative business plans

15.11.2023 A well-crafted business plan is essential for a business to succeed for several important reasons. A business plan forces you to define your business’s mission, vision, and goals. It helps you clarify what you want to achieve and how you plan to get there. This clarity is crucial for guiding your actions and decisions.…

Malta-Budget

Highlights from Budget 2024

31.10.2023 Yesterday the Budget Speech 2024 was delivered by the Finance Minister, Clyde Caruana. In this article you will find a summary of the Budget 2024 in relation to the economy, the working force, employment, cost of living adjustment, taxation, grants and incentives for businesses and industry updates. Fairwinds Management Limited is a MFSA licensed…

Malta company formation

Moving your business to Malta

25.10.2023 Malta is a popular destination for businesses looking to relocate. Malta offers a strategic location in a convenient time zone enhances its accessibility and a business-friendly environment. In addition to certain economic advantages, Malta also offers a good quality of life, with a pleasant climate, a rich culture, and a stable environment. When considering…