Reduce Your Corporate Tax Exposure with a Malta Holding Structure

Delivered in collaboration with qualified and approved lawyers and auditors.

Legally optimize your corporate structure within the EU and significantly reduce your effective tax burden. Euro Tax provides expert-led Malta holding solutions designed to deliver compliant, efficient, and sustainable tax outcomes for international businesses.

What we offer

Euro Tax offers a wide range of accounting services for individuals and businesses.

Business Planning

  • Support in developing a business plan
  • Preparation for presentations to co-investors, lenders, and other stakeholders
  • In cooperation with experienced partners

Valuation & Transaction Support

  • Support with company valuations
  • Special focus on:
    • Pre-relocation planning from Germany
    • Corporate transactions and restructurings
  • Conducted in cooperation with qualified partners

Professional Network & Referrals

  • Introduction to trusted Maltese notaries
  • Contact mediation to:
    • Lawyers
    • Tax advisors
    • Auditors
    • Valuation experts and surveyors

Human Resources & Executive Search

  • Support in recruitment and personnel search
  • Identification of key executives, especially managing directors
  • Executive search services via trusted partners

Business Address & Infrastructure

  • Temporary provision of a registered business address (up to 12 months) through partner firms
  • Support until permanent office premises are secured

Substance & Compliance Support

  • Assistance in reviewing substance requirements
  • Assessment from the perspective of foreign tax jurisdictions
  • In cooperation with specialized partner firms

5 Reasons to Start Your Company in Malta

Access to International Markets

Euro Tax offers strategic access to international markets through its location in the heart of the Mediterranean. Malta’s favourable positioning provides valuable advantages for businesses aiming to operate on a global scale.

EU Membership

Euro Tax promotes the advantages of Malta’s membership in the European Union (EU). As an EU member, businesses based in Malta can benefit from the EU single market, which includes the free movement of goods and services.

Attractive Living Environment

Malta offers not only business advantages but also a pleasant living environment. With its mild climate, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural and leisure scene, Malta is an appealing place to live and work.

Attractive Tax System

Euro Tax offers an attractive tax system in Malta, with low corporate tax rates and appealing tax benefits for foreign investors. This can lead to significant tax savings.

Stable Economy and Legal System

Euro Tax is set in Malta, a country with a strong economy and a reliable legal system that guarantees investment protection and intellectual property rights. This creates a dependable business environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can Euro Tax Help You Benefit from Tax Advantages in Malta?

At Euro Tax, we can help you take advantage of the tax benefits in Malta as a business owner. Whether you choose to relocate your company to Malta or establish a branch there, you can benefit from Malta’s attractive tax rates for businesses, especially in the area of corporate tax.

Tax Rates for Companies in Malta

Euro Tax presents Tax Rates for Companies in Malta. The general corporate tax rate in Malta is 35%. However, under certain conditions, companies can benefit from an effective tax rate of 5%. Additionally, there are special tax advantages available for holding companies and other specific industries.

Tax Considerations When Relocating Your Business to Malta

When relocating your business to Malta, there are various tax considerations to keep in mind, such as income taxation, dividend taxation, capital gains taxation, and value-added tax. It is crucial to understand the Maltese tax regulations and laws and ensure that your company meets all legal requirements. We recommend seeking individual advice from a tax consultant or specialized advisory firm.

Let Euro Tax alleviate the burdens of your financial complexities.

Euro Tax Consulting positions itself as a market-leading firm in the field of German-focused corporate consulting. Professional integrity, individualized client support, and constant accessibility are the fundamental prerequisites for both our clients’ success and our own. Since 2013, we have been present in Malta, primarily supporting German-speaking investors with their market entry and business activities in Malta.

Our advisory approach is deliberately conservative, as we are committed to the highest quality standards from both a Maltese and a German perspective. Our guiding principle is that of the “honourable merchant”. Practices that conflict with this philosophy—such as aggressive tax planning structures, questionable sources of financing, or business models aimed solely at short-term and ruthless profit maximization—are incompatible with our values. For this reason, we cannot accommodate every business inquiry and expressly reserve the right to decline engagements following a comprehensive client acceptance review.

Through our services, we aim to contribute to the Maltese economy by supporting eligible and sustainable investments that benefit from our expertise while strengthening German–Maltese economic relations for the:

  • Access to the Maltese Market
  • Network of Tax Experts in Mallorca, Cyprus, and Malta

Testimonials

When I decided to relocate to Malta, Euro Tax was the best choice I could have made. Their highly competent team not only helped me navigate through all the bureaucratic hurdles, but also opened valuable doors in the Maltese business world. Their close connections with German tax consultants gave me a high level of trust and security.Euro Tax is the perfect partner for anyone considering a relocation and company formation in Malta. I am extremely satisfied with their service and highly recommend them.

Andreas PapadanillSuresecure GmbH

Euro Tax is your trusted partner for a wide range of international tax matters, including the complexities of relocating, establishing companies in Malta, and structuring in Cyprus. With a highly skilled network of tax advisors, Euro Tax is renowned for its expertise in cross-border tax issues. We offer comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific needs. Dr. Martin Trost, a reputable lawyer and tax advisor, also supports our team. We proudly recommend Euro Tax as your go-to resource for all your international tax needs.

Dr. Martin TrostManaging Director, BFMT Audit GmbH

Alfons Schwarte has assembled an exceptional team of experts at Euro Tax, who work together to find solutions for our tax challenges. Collaborating with his team has been highly effective and tailored to our needs.

Dr. Alfons RoerhohlLead Auditor, 3cert Limited

They make you feel extremely comfortable, even if you have silly questions… and I had plenty of those!
An excellent service, and I have happily recommended to my friends and patients alike.

Andrew M George MSc BSc MCSP HCPC MAPDirector & Lead Physiotherapist, PurePhysio and Sports Injury Clinic

Alfons Schwarte and I have known each other personally for several years. His humble nature, professional demeanour, customer-oriented approach, and willingness to go the extra mile for their satisfaction have not only made him a valued business partner but also a true friend.

Prof. Dr. Adrian CloerRechtsanwalt/Steuerberater, Professor an der EBS

Euro Tax Consulting combines tax expertise with genuine entrepreneurial thinking. The exchange through the BVMW network was an added value for us, as it brings together not only specialist knowledge but also relevant contacts and practical experience.

Dr. Stefan Haas

Euro Tax Consulting has been a reliable and highly competent partner for us for several years when it comes to tax and entrepreneurial matters related to Malta. Especially within the environment of the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), we value the professional networking, clear communication, and strong entrepreneurial mindset. A partner who doesn’t just advise, but actively thinks along with you.

Jens NikulkaCEO at GTC & NT Holding Ltd

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