- Remote setup
- Possible
- Visit, notary or lawyer
- Not required
- Local director
- No
- Registered address
- CSP office accepted
- Minimum capital
- €1,164.69, 20% paid
- Yearly upkeep
- Annual return
- EU member
- Yes
- IWG business address
- 4 centresfrom $47/mo
What the registry requires
| Company type | Private limited liability company (Ltd) |
|---|---|
| Registry | Malta Business Registry (MBR) |
| Government filing fee | €100 — MBR fee structure: registration in electronic format via BAROS costs €100 for authorised share capital up to €1,500; €210 plus €12 per €500 from €1,500 to €5,000, rising to €1,900 above €2,500,000. |
| Registration time | MBR guide: once the Registrar has all necessary documentation the process may take from as little as 24 hours. |
| Resident director | MBR: at least one director and a company secretary (an individual); the law does not require the secretary to be resident in Malta and no director residency rule is stated. Non-EU shareholders need a bank or professional character reference. |
| Visit, notary or lawyer | Since 1 March 2025 new incorporations are submitted digitally through the MBR portal BAROS by the shareholders themselves or a licensed corporate service provider. |
| Registered address | MBR: every company needs a registered office in Malta, which may be the office of a licensed company service provider; otherwise proof of address and the owner's authorisation are required. |
| Minimum capital | €1,164.69, 20% paid |
| Corporate tax | Malta Tax and Customs Administration: Maltese companies are subject to corporate tax at 35% on worldwide income and capital gains. |
| Every year | Annual returns are filed with MBR; the fee table on the annual-returns page was not retrievable in this run. |
What it costs
- Government filing fee
- €100
- ≈ $114 at ECB rates
MBR fee structure: registration in electronic format via BAROS costs €100 for authorised share capital up to €1,500; €210 plus €12 per €500 from €1,500 to €5,000, rising to €1,900 above €2,500,000.
- Every year
- Annual return
Annual returns are filed with MBR; the fee table on the annual-returns page was not retrievable in this run.
- Not included
- Provider fees
Registered agent or address, notary fees, accounting and bank onboarding vary by provider — ask for a quote in the request form.
How to register a company in Malta, step by step
- Reserve the company name on BAROS (€10, three months).
- Appoint at least one director and a company secretary and arrange a registered office in Malta.
- Draft the memorandum and articles with authorised capital of at least €1,164.69.
- Deposit at least 20% of the subscribed shares and obtain the bank deposit slip.
- Collect certified IDs, beneficial-owner form and character references for non-EU persons.
- Submit the incorporation on BAROS, pay the fee and receive the certificate.
Corporate tax in Malta
35% (refund system). Malta Tax and Customs Administration: Maltese companies are subject to corporate tax at 35% on worldwide income and capital gains.
Rates are the headline figures published by the tax authority; your effective rate depends on residence, activity and treaties. This is not tax advice.
Common mistakes
- Using a private address as registered office without the owner's written authorisation.
- Omitting the character reference for a non-EU shareholder.
- Filing without the bank slip proving the paid-up capital.
Compare Malta with alternatives
| Yearly upkeep | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €85.15≈ $97 | Not stated | 19% / 25.8% | No | Notary required | Dutch address | Annual accounts | |
 DenmarkApS | DKK 670≈ $102 | Same day (digital) | 22% corporate tax | No | Not required | Real Danish address | Annual report yearly |
 MaltaLtd | €100≈ $114 | From 24 hours | 35% (refund system) | No | Not required | CSP office accepted | Annual return |
| £100≈ $133 | Within 24 hours | 19%–25% | No | Not required | Physical UK address | Confirmation statement + accounts |
4 of 4 · official sources, checked September 27, 2026. Government fees only; agent and address costs are extra.≈ USD at ECB reference rates of September 25, 2026.
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Sources
- Registration fees by authorised share capital (electronic format), €100 up to €1,500 — mbr.mt, checked September 27, 2026
- MBR guide: 24 hours possible, BAROS mandatory from 1 March 2025, registered office at a CSP, €1,164.69 minimum with 20% paid up, director and secretary rules, non-EU references — f17ef982-b6ea-49d2-89f7-3359c3321206.usrfiles.com, checked September 27, 2026
- BusinessFirst (gov.mt): memorandum and articles, certificate of good standing for foreign corporate shareholders, references for non-EEA residents — businessfirst.com.mt, checked September 27, 2026
- Corporate tax 35% on worldwide income — mtca.gov.mt, checked September 27, 2026 (search extract)