Donald Vella explains the legal requirements when it comes to setting up a company in Malta and points out that Camilleri Preziosi - through Equinox, their Corporate Services arm - offer company formation services.

He gives his perspective on what Malta as a jurisdiction can offer to prospective companies.

He comments that Malta endeavours to maintain a pro-business approach in the financial services industry and that Malta’s tax regime provides fiscal benefits whilst its institutions deliver an efficient mechanism for allowing business to happen. Dr Vella adds that the attractive tax regime in Malta includes a participation exemption regime which is also coupled with a tax refund system which may reduce the effective tax rate to around 5%.

The article can be read in its entirety and can be found page 46 of following link. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/053300e7#/053300e7/46