Malta Company Formation in 2025

Advantages of a Malta Company

Malta Company formation has strong economic ties with EU countries, but also with states outside the European Union, which acts as a great advantage when it comes to foreign investments for economic growth, strategic location and its taxation system. The Maltese Government has designed different programs and schemes providing incentives or tax deductions for foreign investors from various industries. Some of these incentives refer to the easiness of registering a company in Malta. Foreign direct investment in Malta reached €479.7 billion at the end of 2024, while Maltese investment abroad stood at €452.8 billion, according to data released by the National Statistics Office in October 2025. The figures represent a dramatic surge in foreign investment flows, which increased by €32.6 billion during 2024, a remarkable 49.4% rise from the previous year. Outward investment flows also grew by €23.1 billion, representing a 14.8% increase.

The Maltese economy maintains its growth momentum on the back of strong domestic demand and export performance. Tourism arrivals to Malta continue to grow, while the strong employment and recovering real wages are supporting consumption. After achieving 5.0% GDP growth in 2024, the Maltese economy is set to continue expanding at 4.3% in 2025 and 2026. The government deficit is set to decline to 4.0% of GDP in 2024 and is expected to decrease further in 2025 and 2026, remaining above 3% over the forecast horizon. Read more about Maltas Economic Growth Outpaces EU with Revised 5 Percent GDP Forecast for 2024

The corporate tax rate can be as low as 5% for foreign-owned Malta registered companies when properly structured f.e. under the rules of the Malta Income Tax Consolidation for Companies.

Registration of a public and private company is a relatively quick process. If the companies legal documents with all supporting documentation complete in good order delivered to the Registrar, within a week of delivery the certificate of incorporation will be issued. A company setup in Malta provides an effective, EU-based solution.

No clearance is required by public authority in Malta for incorporation of a company on the basis that the Maltese company carries no activity, business or service out which requires a licence or is otherwise regulated under, the Gaming Act, the Banking Act, the Financial Institutions Act, the Investments Services Act, the Financial Markets Act, the Insurance Business Act, the Insurance Intermediaries Act, the Retirement Pensions Act, the Trusts and Trustees Act, the Special Funds Regulation Act or the Company Services Providers Act.

However, the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office has been set up in order to implement the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union. The said shall be responsible for screening new FDI projects, joint ventures with a foreign component and the transfer of any shares and/or controlling interests in existing companies where the owner, titleholder or ultimate beneficial owner originates from third countries, means that any country which is not a member of the European Union.

Other advantages of setting up a company in Malta

Tax advantages:

- 0% for non-EU digital nomads: If you earn income outside Malta, you can benefit from this scheme.
- 5% for the Limited: Companies operating in Malta only pay 5% corporate tax.

Investment tax credits: There are ways to reduce taxes through investments.

Entrepreneur-friendly: Malta offers a favorable business environment and low start-up costs for various legal forms.

Formation-Costs: The costs to setup a maltese limited depending on the activities carried out by the company, the residency of shareholder/s and various connections. Therefore formation costs are a result of the circumstances. Our legal fees starting from just 500 Euro. Please contact us for a detailed quote.