English is one of the two official languages, and many Maltese have studied in the UK. Malta’s legal system has elements from both Roman and Common Law. The Maltese Financial Services Authority offers a robust but flexible regulatory scheme. For financial professionals and wealthy individuals from around the world, Malta is a popular place of residence, and a feasible one thanks to the country’s unique citizenship scheme. Registration of companies and vessels is relatively hassle-free thanks to very clear legislation. The Maltese banking system is known as one of the safest in the Eurozone, as banks in Malta are well capitalised and have high liquidity ratios.

Key features

• Eurozone country
• Citizenship scheme
• Popular vessel registration country
• Tax treaties with Europe, US, Africa and Asia

United in Malta

Though United Malta is a relatively small unit, it is well connected, packs a great deal of expertise and experience and can daily draw on support from our other offices worldwide. United Malta has a solid reputation in the Maltese market. We work with local and Big Four audit firms, with established lawyers and notaries.

United offers a full range of corporate services in Malta, working seamlessly with any local service providers needed to create and monitor your tailored solution. Particular strengths of our Malta office are marine services, payroll services (which includes arranging work permits for non-EU citizens) and art trade (corporate structuring, liaising with auction houses, museums, specialist transport companies, etcetera).