Key facts
- Usual vehicle
- Private limited liability company
- Minimum share capital
- About €1,165, at least 20% paid up
- Officers
- At least one director and a company secretary
- Registry
- Malta Business Registry
The most common business vehicle in Malta is the private limited liability company (Ltd).
Requirements
- Share capital — minimum authorised capital of €1,164.69, with at least 20% paid up on incorporation.
- Officers — at least one director and a company secretary, who must be an individual.
- Registered office in Malta.
- Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Beneficial ownership information.
Steps
- Choose and check the name.
- Prepare the constitutional documents and due-diligence documents for shareholders and directors.
- Deposit the paid-up capital.
- File with the Malta Business Registry — online filing is available; registration fees depend on the share capital.
- Receive the certificate of registration.
After incorporation
- Register for tax and VAT as required.
- Open a bank account — allow time for due diligence; see bank accounts.
- File annual returns and audited accounts.
- Obtain licences if your activity is regulated.
Holding property through a company has its own rules — see buying through a company.
