Germany – Malta: Entrepreneurial Perspectives in Europe
Under the patronage of H.E. Marlene Bonnici, Ambassador of Malta
Three perspectives on Malta in one afternoon
On 19 October 2026, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and advisers from Germany and Malta met at EBS Business School in Oestrich-Winkel for the 2nd Rheingau Business Day, hosted by Euro Tax Consulting, BVMW Malta and Forvis Mazars. Three keynotes looked at Malta from three angles, followed by networking and conversations between speakers and guests.
Malta’s economic outlook: investment opportunities
Malta’s trade profile, its close ties with Germany, and the Embassy’s role in connecting German businesses with Malta’s institutions, expertise and partners.
Five pillars of the Maltese economy
From early regulation to a digital economy
Germany in transition, and the step to Malta
How a German private individual can do business in Malta through a Maltese company: single company vs. two-tier holding structure, followed from Malta’s tax refund system through to taxation of the shareholder in Germany.
Malta in practice: why the island works
The practical view from someone already doing business on the island, and the location factors that matter most to German SMEs.
Nine location factors
- Political and social stability
- Geostrategic location
- EU member with full single-market access
- Transparent legal & regulatory environment
- EU & Malta Enterprise support programmes
- Well-trained skilled workforce
- Comparatively low social contributions
- Efficient, business-friendly tax system
- Quality of life
Networking and conversations
The afternoon closed with time to continue the discussions with the speakers, partners and other entrepreneurs.
The afternoon in pictures
The structure decides the result
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