To register a company in Malta, you must submit a company application, completed due diligence documents, and the company's memorandum and articles of association to the Malta Business Registry (MBR). You can do this online through the MBR online portal or by hiring a local practitioner or Corporate Service Provider (CSP) to assist you.
Facts:
- The MBR is the official authority responsible for company registration in Malta.
- The entire process can be completed electronically, but professional guidance is recommended.
- A registered office address is required for the company.
- Due Diligence documents for directors and shareholders are required.
Costs:
- If you incorporate personally with the MBR online portal, there will be now fees beside of the MBR registration fees.
- Hiring a local practitioner in Malta will cost you at least €500 to assist with a straightforward registration.
- Corporate Services Providers in Malta will charge at least €2,500 to assist with a registration.
Timeframe:
- A Malta company registration can be done in 2 business days, if all documents are in order.
- To get all Due Diligence documents together, you will need to expect at least 4-5 business days.
- The review of Due Diligence documents and assist to setup the company details with the online portal of the MBR will take 1-2 business days.
The process of incorporating a company in Malta is efficient, typically taking between 1 to 3 weeks.
We offer full support to our clients by drafting customized M&A tailored to their specific commercial needs and assist during the incorporation process in Malta. Legal advisory and services are provided by our company lawyer, having a warrant to practice under the laws of Malta.
Summary:
It's highly recomended to hire at least a local practitioner to assist you with the registration process.
WHY?
- You will need assist to find a provider for a local registered office depending on your needs. Not every provider fulfill the legal requirements of the MBR and the fees charged for a legal registered office recognized with the MBR reaching from 800 Euros to 2,000 Euros.
- You will need assist to get evidence of the paid up share capital, which you need to present to the MBR with the registration process.
- You will need assist to review the Due Diligence documents for submission to the MBR. If you submit not proper and legal issued documents, you have to apply for new documents, which slow down the process of incorporation.
- Not to be missed: you will need to find an accountant for the
accounting services needed which suits you best. The fees for example annual accounts & audit, which every company need to file every year, range from 1,000 - 3,500 Euros per year.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you are in need of a special service.