29.08.2017

If you are thinking to open a Malta company, we are sure that you have many questions. So this is why we created a quick cheat sheet for you. Read more here.

Query

Restrictions on company activities

Licenses required for activities

Time to incorporate

Are inward/outward redomiciliation allowed?

Info held on public record

Restrictions on choosing the company name

Designations allowed

Standard currency for share capital

Minimum share capital

Are bearer shares allowed?

Minimum number of shareholders

Minimum number of directors

Are corporate shareholders allowed?

Are corporate directors allowed?

Is a company secretary mandatory?

Is a corporate secretary possible?

Directors’/Shareholders’ meetings

Annual general meeting

Preparation of financial statements

Annual return

Company tax

VAT registration

Answer

Very limited restrictions

No, expect for gaming & financial services

Around 48 hours

Yes

Full name, passport number, residential address

No, (standard English alphabet)

Co Limited, Company Ltd, Ltd, Limited

Euro (€), but any is accepted

€1,200 shares of €1 each 20% paid up

No

One

One

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Can be held anywhere

Yes

Yes, audited

Yes

35%, 30% refund to foreign shareholders

Yes

For fuller answers, visit also our FAQs page or contact us directly for a consultation session. We will be more than happy to reply to any of your doubts and help you chose the right setup for you.  Contact us on +356 2704 0903 or email csciberras@fairwindsmanagement.net.