Malta combines a Mediterranean business environment with the corporate law of an EU member state. A Maltese company can be suitable for international trade and services, holding structures, e-commerce, maritime projects and licensed business.

Registration of a Maltese Ltd allows the company to operate in EUR, use VAT and open an account with a bank or European payment system / EMI. We calculate capital, corporate maintenance, accounting and the bank package in advance.


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Malta — a practical jurisdiction for trading and holding companies


Malta is an EU member state with a developed system of corporate services, accounting and financial-services regulation. For company registration, we follow the current requirements of the Malta Business Registry, MTCA and the relevant regulator when the activity requires a licence.

What changed in 2026 for company registration in Malta

Malta in 2026 is suitable for international trade, services, holding structures, e-commerce, maritime and licensed projects within the EU. The headline company tax rate is 35%, while the current imputation system provides statutory shareholder refund mechanisms after dividend distribution.

From the year of assessment 2025, an optional 15% final tax regime is available to qualifying companies. Before registering a private limited company, we recommend comparing both approaches based on the owners, profit distribution and the actual business.

What activities is a company in Malta suitable for

A ready-made company registered in Malta or Malta Ltd registration under your own name is suitable for: international trade and services, holding structures, e-commerce, maritime projects and licensed activities.

Company registration: Malta Ltd and opening a bank account

First, we decide who will be the owner and director, the activities and company address, then prepare the documents for Malta Ltd registration. After company registration, we organise annual administration and accounting. To open a bank account or an account with a European payment system / EMI, we support preparation of contracts, service descriptions and information about expected payment countries.

A bank account for a company in Malta can be opened with a bank in a suitable jurisdiction, while an IBAN EUR/SEPA account can be opened with a European payment system / EMI. The application can be prepared remotely; when opening the account, we will propose accounts with banks for planned turnover and payments.

Key information about Malta Ltd

  • Company form:private limited company, public limited company and other commercial partnerships
  • Taxes:headline company tax is 35%; the Maltese imputation system provides statutory shareholder refund mechanisms after dividend distribution
  • Bank account:Maltese bank or EMI for EUR/SEPA; international bank for USD/SWIFT.
  • Cost:Basic company registration price includes registration, registered office, company secretary, accounting, tax/VAT and the account solution.
Additional information about a company in Malta 2026

Where to start to open a new company in Malta

Malta is practical when an EU company is required and the appropriate tax approach can be selected in advance. TAXC can calculate registration, accounting and annual maintenance and suggest several corporate account options.

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