MALTA COMPANY INFORMATION

Malta became a member of the EU on 1st May 2004 and is therefore an attractive jurisdiction with low taxation for non-resident taxpayers.

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ADVANTAGES	- Malta is a Member of the EU and is therefore considered a respected jurisdiction - Extensive Double Tax Treaty Network (DTR) and unilateral tax relief (UTR) provisions and a system of flat rate foreigh tax credit (FRFTC) ensures that overseas income is not subject to double taxation - Non resident shareholders of Maltese companies are entitled to certain tax refunds paid by Maltese companies carrying out international trading activities or holding investments situated outside Malta - Advanced Revenue Rulings issued by the International Tax Unit provide certainty and a guaranteed tax position for the commercial operator - Maltese companies incorporated after 01/01/1995 are considered as being resident in Malta irrespective of the place of management and control - VAT registration is quite expeditious
CORPORATE LEGISLATION SOURCE	Companies Act 1995
COMPANY STATUS	Trading Company Holding Company Shipping Company
USUAL MINIMUM CAPITAL	LM500 or its equivalent to be held in a local bank account (20% minimum paid up)
COMPANY NAME	Prior approval required
TIME TAKEN TO INCORPORATE	Trading Company: 3-4 days Holding Company: 3-4 days Shipping Company: 1-2 days
ARE SHELF COMPANIES AVAILABLE	No

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