The incorporation of a company in a foreign jurisdiction is never a simple matter. Obligations, procedures, deadlines, languages, and costs all vary widely from country to country and sometimes even between cities and districts.

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A Malta Private Exempt Company offers these benefits:

• Company structure – A Maltese Private Exempt Company requires one director and one shareholder. Non-residents can hold all of the shares. There is no requirement for the director to be local but cannot be the same person as the company secretary. Nominee directors and shareholders are permitted to offer privacy and confidentiality.
• Low tax – Malta taxes income derived worldwide. Corporate tax in Malta is 35%. However non-resident companies can obtain an 85% refund, meaning the rate is reduced to 5%. This is obtained by way of refunds that are made to the shareholders once the tax is fully paid. When distributions are made to the shareholder as dividends, they receive a partial refund (85%), resulting in 5% total tax paid by the Private Exempt Company.
• Zero tax benefits – Malta has no wealth tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax and there are no taxes on dividends or bank account interest. There is also no withholding tax on dividends, royalties and license fees.
• Double taxation treaty in place – Malta has over 70 double taxation agreements with other countries to ensure a company does not pay taxes twice for the same income.
• VAT application available – The Value Added Tax (VAT) is only applied to companies engaged in trading intra-EU and the rate is 18%. VAT Registration is eligible for companies conducting certain activities. Please enquire for further details.
• Registered office and agent – Private Exempt Companies must maintain a registered office in Malta.
• Entry into the EU market – As a part of the European Union, Malta benefits from all EU Double Tax treaties and regulations.
• Minimum share capital – There is a minimum authorised share capital requirement of €1,250. 20% of the minimum share capital must be paid on incorporation, the remainder must be paid within 12 months of incorporation.
• Trade restrictions – While there are no restrictions on the types of trade that a Malta Private Exempt Company may engage in, however some business activities might require a license. Examples of these would be insurance business, investment services and other financial services.