About Malta

Malta – Overview

The Republic of Malta a full EU member since 2004, is strategically located to provide services to the international community. Malta an English speaking country, has built upon the commercial laws of England and now the EU, to position itself as a premier family wealth, corporate and financial services jurisdiction.

With robust, competitive taxation rules, Malta has achieved sustained economic growth. Such growth is not solely the result of Malta’s tax and fiscal policies – there are other important factors such as a multilingual workforce, lower labour costs, a strategic location and a sound telecommunications infrastructure.

As a result, there has been an influx of interest from investors, high net worth individuals and corporations, who desire a stable, reputable environment in which to structure their personal and corporate affairs – as well as to reside.

Lifestyle

Strategically located in the Mediterranean, Malta, composed of three major islands, enjoys an attractive Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. Annual rainfall is 23 inches and falls mostly between October and March.

With a very low crime rate, excellent medical and communications infrastructure and an enviable lifestyle for all ages, Malta is often cited as one of the best places to live or retire in the whole of the EU.

Key Facts

• Full European Union member state
• Credit Ratings – Moody A3, Fitch A, Standard and Poor BBB
• Mixed common and civil law system – corporate, commercial and trusts laws based upon English statutes and EU
• English & Maltese – official languages
• Currency: Euro
• 70+ Double Tax Treaties
• OECD & EU compliant & approved jurisdiction
• GDP €18.3 billion
• GDP Growth 2.9% | GDP per Capita €15,300
• Inflation rate 0.8% / EU 0.5%
• Unemployment rate 3.2% / EU 9.8%
• Single financial services regulatory body – Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
• Schengen visa free travel area
• Flight times: UK – 3, Frankfurt – 2, Dubai – 7