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Company formation and business registration in Malta
Registering a company with the Malta Business Registry, choosing the right structure, appointing directors and shareholders, and completing statutory setup — including checking which licences apply before you start trading.
Is this your situation?
- I want to open a company in Malta
- Should I set up a company or work as self-employed?
- My foreign company wants to operate in Malta
Initial enquiry
Tell us what has happened
Submission does not confirm acceptance, representation or engagement.
Common situations
Is this your situation?
If one of these sounds familiar, the practice can help. Tell us what has happened using the enquiry form.
- “I want to open a company in Malta”Company incorporation
- “Should I set up a company or work as self-employed?”Choosing a business structure
- “My foreign company wants to operate in Malta”Overseas branch registration
- “I am moving my business to Malta”Business relocation
- “We need to add a shareholder or change a director”Company changes
- “I don’t know which licence my business needs”Business-licence assessment
- “Our annual return and beneficial-owner filings are due”Statutory compliance
- “We want to close the company”Company dissolution
What the practice can help with
From registration to ongoing compliance
Incorporation, Malta Business Registry registration, company structure, directors and shareholders, statutory setup and startup support.
Company Formation & Registration
- Company incorporation in Malta
- Malta Business Registry company registration
- Private limited company formation
- Public company formation where applicable
- Partnership formation
- Overseas branch registration
- Company name reservation
- Preparation of incorporation documentation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Shareholder structure
- Director appointment
- Company secretary appointment
- Registered office arrangements
- Beneficial-owner documentation
- Initial corporate compliance
Starting a Business in Malta
- Legal advice before opening a business
- Choice of business structure
- Company versus self-employment considerations
- Business registration
- Corporate setup
- Regulatory checks before trading
- Business-licence assessment
- Assistance with startup documentation
- Coordination with the relevant authorities
- Support for foreign entrepreneurs establishing in Malta
Company Changes
- Change of directors
- Change of company secretary
- Change of registered office
- Share transfers
- New shareholders
- Changes in ownership
- Beneficial-owner changes
- Capital changes
- Amendments to the Memorandum and Articles
Statutory Compliance
- Annual returns
- Beneficial-owner confirmations
- Statutory filings
- Maintenance of corporate records
- Corporate resolutions
- Compliance calendars
- Malta Business Registry correspondence
International Businesses
- International corporate structuring
- Foreign companies entering Malta
- Malta branches
- Cross-border ownership structures
- Business relocation to Malta
Business Closure
- Company dissolution
- Voluntary closure
- Strike-off advice
- Liquidation-related legal support
- Closing statutory obligations
Malta context
How company registration works in Malta
A summary of the published position. Requirements depend on the structure and activity, and the practice confirms the current position for your company.
Online incorporation
The Malta Business Registry supports online incorporation of private companies, public companies, partnerships, overseas branches and other corporate forms.
Recurring filings
Annual returns and beneficial-owner confirmations are recurring statutory filings with the Malta Business Registry.
Licensing before trading
Registering a company does not by itself authorise every activity. Some activities need a licence or approval, which can be assessed as part of setup.
Foreign entrepreneurs
Foreign entrepreneurs and companies can establish in Malta through a Maltese company or an overseas branch, depending on the structure that suits the business.
Structured Corporate Engagement
Structure Evaluation
Reviewing commercial objectives, ownership configuration, and regulatory requisites under Maltese law.
Document Preparation
Drafting Memorandum & Articles, shareholder pacts, board minutes, and statutory forms.
Regulatory Submission
Liaising with the Malta Business Registry (MBR) and tax authorities for formal registration.
Ongoing Maintenance
Providing ongoing counsel for annual statutory returns, officer changes, and corporate governance.
Common questions
Company formation in Malta: common questions
Short answers based on published guidance. For advice on your own circumstances, contact the practice.
Can you register a company in Malta for me?
Yes. The practice assists with company incorporation in Malta, including Malta Business Registry registration, incorporation documentation, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the appointment of directors, shareholders and a company secretary.
Can foreign entrepreneurs set up a company in Malta?
The practice supports foreign entrepreneurs and foreign companies establishing in Malta, including overseas branch registration and cross-border ownership structures. Requirements depend on the structure and activity.
Do I also need a business licence?
That depends on the activity. A business-licence assessment can form part of the setup work, so you know which licences or approvals apply before you start trading.
What do I need to do after incorporation?
Companies have recurring obligations, including annual returns and beneficial-owner confirmations with the Malta Business Registry. The practice can assist with corporate secretarial and statutory compliance.
Does submitting an enquiry create a lawyer-client relationship?
No. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Representation begins only after the scope and formal engagement have been confirmed separately.
Related
Related legal help in Malta
Single Permit & work permits
New applications, renewals, change of employer or role, job loss, refusals, revocations, delays and employer compliance.
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Employment rights & disputes
Unpaid salary, unpaid overtime, unlawful deductions, dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, DIER complaints and Industrial Tribunal matters.
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Business licensing
Which licence or approval a business needs, licence applications, renewals, variations, transfers and dealings with regulators.
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Contact the practice to discuss company incorporation, restructuring, shareholder governance, or MBR compliance in Malta.
