About Malta
Occupying a key strategic position in the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and North Africa, Malta is an ideal location for investors, entrepreneurs and international families seeking an advantageous base of operations with access to the European single market. Malta has developed a thriving financial services sector based on its competitive tax system, skilled workforce, technical infrastructure and robust legal and regulatory frameworks. As well as being a leading destination for corporate and private client structuring, it is a popular location for residence and retirement.
Malta – Key Benefits
- Full EU membership and eurozone access.
- Corporate tax rate 35%, but full imputation and refund gives 5% effective rate.
- Access to 70+ double taxation treaties.
- No withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents.
- Highly skilled, multilingual professional workforce.
- Mixed civil and common law legal system.
- Well-regarded legislation for companies, trusts and foundations.
- Wide range of residency programmes.
- Competitive costs for business and living.
Why Choose Sovereign Malta?
Sovereign Malta offers compliant, cross-border solutions that are tailored for international clients. We assist with the formation, administration and management of companies and trusts, and are highly experienced in handling the legal, tax and compliance issues that can arise with complex structures in multiple jurisdictions. Beyond set-up, we provide the necessary ongoing support with filing, accounting and economic substance to assist clients to achieve long-term sustainability in line with objectives. Clients benefit from multi-lingual support and close collaboration with Sovereign offices worldwide, ensuring cross-border efficiency and regulatory peace of mind.
Sovereign Malta – Corporate, Fiduciary and Private Client Services
Sovereign Malta assists a wide variety of clients – businesses and entrepreneurs, individuals, families and professional intermediaries – with tailored corporate, fiduciary and residency solutions that are fully aligned with EU legal and tax frameworks and international best practice. As an international provider, we are dedicated to offering integrated advice, products and services to clients that have sophisticated and often complex needs.
Corporate Services
Sovereign Malta can assist businesses that are considering international expansion to exploit Malta’s potential as a location for headquartering, technological innovation and future growth within the EU. We offer end-to-end support for company formation, redomiciliation, accounting, payroll, compliance and tax reporting for Maltese and international entities, including partnerships, branches and representative offices. We also assist with bank account opening, licensing, tax and VAT registration, registered office provision, company secretarial, directorships and authorised signatories. We have additional on-site expertise in designing and operating occupational pension and savings schemes. All our structures are designed to provide compliance, substance and long-term operational success.
Fiduciary and Private Client Services
Sovereign Malta supports high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs to structure their assets to enhance their personal, family, commercial and charitable interests. We can assist on a broad range of matters, including wealth structuring, tax and succession planning, pensions and asset protection, as well as the incorporation and administration of trusts, foundations, companies and private trust companies with family governance support. There is strong interest in Malta as a beneficial location for EU residency and retirement programmes, and Sovereign can further assist clients with relocation and real estate acquisitions, as well as tax efficient solutions for yachts and aircraft.
Retirement Planning
The robust regulatory framework provided by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), together with Malta’s full EU Member status and established financial services industry, make Malta a compelling jurisdiction for international pensions.
Sovereign Pension Services Limited is licensed by the MFSA as a Retirement Scheme Administrator and offers a full range of international retirement benefit solutions from Malta, including four Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) and a Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes (QNUPS).
Malta’s legislation allows for a number of customised structures that suit the requirements of individuals or international businesses. Malta’s EU Member status means that companies established in other EU member states can also sponsor occupational schemes established in Malta. All plans can be tailored to fulfil the objectives of the scheme sponsors and members.
Sovereign Insights: stay updated on news and developments in Malta
The international tax, legal and regulatory landscape is constantly changing. It is our duty to actively seek out and process relevant information to ensure compliance and reduce risk. Explore our latest news, blogs and posts to stay updated on developments in Malta. You can also subscribe to our newsletter.
Sovereign People
Sovereign places an emphasis on strong client relationships, technical excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Our Malta team includes experienced professionals in legal, accounting, tax and compliance. With multilingual capabilities and extensive local knowledge, we offer practical support and long-term planning to private clients, intermediaries and businesses.
Sovereign Knowledge Hub
Sovereign is focused on supporting clients by ensuring they have the knowledge, information and resources they need to stay informed and make confident decisions. From briefings, information sheets and case studies, to videos and webinars, our ‘Knowledge Hub’ contains the practical resources to give clients the latest perspectives on the issues that matter. Please browse the library.
Sovereign – Licences and Professional Affiliations
Sovereign Trust (Malta) Ltd is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a Trust Service Provider (Licence No. C26143), Sovereign Directors (Malta) Limited is licensed as a Class B Corporate Services Provider (No. C58495) and Sovereign Pensions Services (Malta) Ltd is licensed as a Retirement Scheme Administrator (No. C56627). Professional affiliations include the Malta Chamber and the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) Malta.
Sovereign’s Global Network
Established in 1987, the Sovereign Group has grown to become one of the largest independent corporate and trust service providers worldwide. Our office network now spans over more than 20 jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, allowing our clients to access a global service from a local point of delivery. Sovereign Malta works closely with this international network to deliver seamless cross-border solutions to our clients.
Please contact us if you have any questions or queries and your local representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
