Why Malta?
Malta offers a business-friendly environment with low effective corporate tax, fast company setup, and full EU market access — ideal for entrepreneurs looking to structure efficiently and grow internationally
Reasons Entrepreneurs Choose Malta
Low Effective Tax (5–10%)
Malta’s refund system reduces corporate tax to as low as 5% for many foreign-owned companies.No Withholding Tax
Dividends to non-residents are paid out tax-free — perfect for holding companies.70+ Tax Treaties
Avoid double taxation with agreements covering Sweden, the UK, US, Germany & more.EU Market Access
Full EU membership means passporting rights for regulated industries like fintech and SaaS.100% Foreign Ownership
Keep full control — no need for local shareholders or directors.English-Speaking System
All legal and business matters handled in English — no language barriers.Fast Registration
Set up your company in just a few days.
Reasons Entrepreneurs Choose Malta
Low effective corporate tax (5–10%)
Malta’s tax refund system allows shareholders to reclaim up to 6/7ths of the 35% corporate tax paid, resulting in an effective tax rate as low as 5% for many businesses with foreign ownership.No withholding tax on dividends
Malta does not apply withholding tax on outbound dividends to non-resident shareholders — making it ideal for holding companies and international investors.Double tax treaties with 70+ countries
Malta has tax agreements with major economies like Sweden, the UK, Germany, and the US, reducing or eliminating double taxation on cross-border income.Full access to the EU single market
Companies registered in Malta benefit from EU membership and full passporting rights — especially valuable for regulated industries, fintech, SaaS, and consulting firms.100% foreign ownership allowed
As a founder, you retain 100% ownership and strategic control of your Maltese company — no local shareholders or directors required. You make the decisions, and your business remains fully in your hands, wherever you are baseEnglish as an official language
All legal, financial, and administrative processes are conducted in English, making it easy for international founders to navigate company formation and compliance.Fast and simple company registration
You can register a company in just a few days with minimal bureaucracy, making Malta ideal for founders who value speed and efficiency.
Who Malta Is Ideal For
Holding and investment structures
Take advantage of Malta’s 0% withholding tax on dividends and broad tax treaty network to optimize international investments.Digital entrepreneurs
Build and manage your business remotely from anywhere in the world while enjoying full legal ownership and access to a stable EU base.Founders looking to optimize tax within the EU
Legally reduce your corporate tax burden to 5–10% while keeping your company inside the European Union’s legal and financial ecosystem.Freelancers and consultants
Operate internationally with low overhead and efficient taxation while maintaining full control of your earnings and structure.SaaS companies and e-commerce brands
Benefit from full EU market access, competitive corporate tax rates, and a streamlined setup ideal for scalable, digital-first businesses
Tax & Corporate Structure – At a Glance
Maltas tax refund system
Malta’s tax refund system lets shareholders reclaim up to 6/7ths of the 35% corporate tax after dividends are paid, reducing the effective tax rate to around 5–10%, while remaining fully EU-compliant.
Malta’s tax refund system works by allowing companies to pay the full corporate tax rate of 35% upfront, after which shareholders can claim a refund on a large portion of this tax, typically up to 6/7ths, depending on the type of income and company structure. This means that although the official tax rate is 35%, the effective tax burden for many businesses is significantly lower, often between 5% and 10%. The refund is claimed after the company distributes dividends and it usually takes 2 to 3 months to process. This system encourages international entrepreneurs to set up companies in Malta by providing substantial tax savings while ensuring full compliance with EU and international tax regulations.
Typical Company Structure
In Malta, you can establish a fully foreign-owned company with just one non-resident shareholder/director, keeping control offshore while meeting minimal local requirements.
In Malta, it’s possible to set up a fully foreign-owned Private Limited Company with just one shareholder and one director — both of whom can be the same person and non-resident. The company must have a registered office and a licensed company secretary based in Malta, but day-to-day management and ownership can remain entirely offshore. This setup is especially appealing to international entrepreneurs who want to maintain control while benefiting from Malta’s favourable tax refund system.