Open a Branch Office in Malta

Expand your business into the EU with a branch office in Malta. We handle complete registration, VAT, and compliance. Start your branch effortlessly today.

Set Up a Subsidiary Company in Malta

Expand into Malta

With its excellent business environment and various financial incentives, Malta encourages foreign investment. The establishment of a branch office in Malta is overseen by the Maltese Companies Act, which declares the requirements for branch registration. Establishing multiple branches extends the benefits of registering a branch in Malta, such as increased exposure and new business with local companies. We provide a unique one-stop solution that covers all your European formation requirements.

Malta Branch Registration Requirements

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A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company

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A copy of the Certificate of Good Standing of the parent company

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The minutes of the parent company’s Board of Directors’ decision to open the branch in BelgiumA secretary to the branch – needed to be an individual and not a corporate body

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A Malta branch must register for VAT with the Maltese VAT department and file quarterly returns. Annually audited tax accounts should be submitted to the Inland Revenue.

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Virtual offices uphold professionalism and enable off-site communication, offering telephone, fax, and mail forwarding services.

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A copy of the parent company’s Memorandum & Articles of Association

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A Malta branch representative, personal bank reference letters, professional references and a certified true passport copy for the branch representative are required

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The parent company is required to file annual audited financial accounts to the Registrar of Companies.

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Registered offices allow branch correspondence through a registered address.

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Serviced offices are ready for immediate occupation and include all necessary business services.

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FAQs

Yes. Malta allows foreign companies to establish branches under the Maltese Companies Act. Branches are not separate legal entities but extensions of the parent company, and they benefit from Malta’s EU membership and investor-friendly environment.

To register a branch in Malta, you must provide:

  • Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association
  • Certificate of Good Standing
  • Certified true passport copy of the branch representative
  • Personal bank reference and professional reference letters for the branch representative
  • Appointment of a branch secretary (must be an individual)

All documents must be officially certified and translated into English, if not already.

Yes. A branch representative must be appointed. They will be the official contact for legal and administrative matters. Additionally, a secretary must also be appointed—this must be a natural person, not a company.

Malta branches are required to:

  • File quarterly VAT returns with the Maltese VAT Department
  • Submit annually audited tax accounts to the Inland Revenue
  • File annual audited financial accounts of the parent company with the Malta Registrar of Companies

Yes. A registered office address in Malta is required for all official correspondence and legal notices. This can be arranged as:

  • A registered office only
  • A virtual office, offering mail forwarding and communication services
  • A serviced office, providing a fully equipped physical workspace

Yes. Even though the branch is not a separate legal entity, audited accounts must be submitted annually. These include:

  • Financial accounts of the parent company
  • Local tax filings relevant to the Malta branch

Yes. A Malta branch must register with the Maltese VAT department. VAT returns must be submitted quarterly, and compliance is strictly monitored.

If all documentation is in order, registration typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. The timeline may vary based on the authentication of documents and local processing times.

Malta offers:

  • A stable, business-friendly environment
  • Full EU market access
  • Attractive tax incentives
  • Competitive corporate infrastructure
  • A strategic location between Europe and Africa

Yes. We provide a complete formation package, including:

  • Documentation preparation
  • Legal compliance
  • Registered or virtual office setup
  • VAT and tax registration
  • Ongoing administrative and advisory support

We ensure a smooth and efficient setup so you can focus on your core business operations.

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