Malta Company Formation Services
Malta combines full European Union membership with one of the most efficient corporate tax systems in the EU, allowing effective tax rates as low as 5% for foreign shareholders through its full imputation refund system. Neptune Fiduciaries Group manages the complete Malta Company Formation process, from Malta Business Registry filing to tax registration, so your company is fully compliant and ready to trade across Europe.
A Malta company gives founders EU market access, English as an official business language, and a well-established tax refund structure that has made the jurisdiction a genuine competitor to more traditional EU holding centers. This is exactly why Malta company formation for foreigners has become such a common search among founders looking for a low-tax, EU-compliant base.
Onshore, International and Holding Purposes: How Malta Companies Are Used
A Malta Limited Company works well as a fully onshore trading entity, actively operating within Malta or across the EU and paying the standard 35% corporate tax rate before shareholders claim their refund. Once the refund system is applied, many onshore trading companies bring their effective tax rate down considerably, which is part of what makes Malta attractive even for genuinely local operations.
Many founders instead use a Malta company for international purposes, taking advantage of its EU banking access and reputation while running the underlying business largely outside Malta itself. Malta companies are also commonly used within offshore-style holding structures, often positioned as an EU holding layer above operating companies registered elsewhere, particularly given Malta's extensive double taxation treaty network. Every Malta company, regardless of purpose, must appoint a company secretary and maintain a registered office in Malta, both of which Neptune Fiduciaries Group provides directly.
Registering Your Company in Malta, Step by Step
Malta incorporation typically takes one to two weeks once your documentation is finalized:
Choose and reserve your company name
We confirm availability with the Malta Business Registry before filing.
Appoint your director and company secretary
We arrange qualified appointments if you do not already have local representation.
Provide your registered office address
We supply a compliant Malta address for official correspondence.
File your Memorandum and Articles of Association
We submit your incorporation documents to the Malta Business Registry.
Register for tax with the Commissioner for Revenue
We complete your company's income tax and VAT registration as required.
Open a Malta or EU bank account
We prepare your documentation and connect you with banking partners experienced in serving foreign-owned Malta companies.
What Malta Company Formation Actually Costs
Costs are moderate compared to other EU jurisdictions:
Malta Business Registry fee
Approximately EUR 245 for standard authorized share capital, paid once at the time of incorporation and scaling with higher capital amounts.
Minimum share capital
EUR 1,165 authorized, with at least 20% (approximately EUR 233) required to be paid up at registration.
Registered office address
Typically EUR 1,000 to EUR 2,000 per year, required for official correspondence with Malta authorities.
Company secretary service
Typically EUR 500 to EUR 800 per year, a mandatory appointment for every Malta company.
Full-service setup
Most founders complete incorporation, registered office, and secretary appointment together for approximately EUR 4,000 to EUR 7,000 in the first year.
What You'll Need to Register a Company in Malta
To register your Malta Limited Company, you'll need a proposed company name that's available with the Malta Business Registry, along with at least one director and a mandatory company secretary, both of which we can provide as part of our service. You'll also need a registered Malta office address for official correspondence, along with passport copies and proof of address for all directors and shareholders to satisfy KYC requirements. You'll need to deposit at least 20% of your minimum EUR 1,165 share capital, and register with the Commissioner for Revenue for income tax and VAT once incorporated.
If you are ready to move forward with Malta Company Formation, Neptune Fiduciaries Group is ready to guide you through every step. Contact Neptune Fiduciaries Group at info@neptunecorporate.com or sales@neptunecorporate.com, or visit our Contact Us page. You can also reach our team directly on WhatsApp to schedule a consultation.
