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The place of effective management is the place where key management and commercial decisions necessary for the conduct of the entity’s business are in substance made. This claim that a company is effectively managed and controlled in Malta may be substantiated by ensuring that all board meetings and general meetings are held in Malta and that management decisions are taken in Malta (and not anywhere else). Moreover, the company’s records should be maintained in Malta in order to reflect the company’s effective management in Malta. Further substance may be establsiehd by appointing Maltese resident directors. Other connecting factors may include running an operating office and taking on employees in Malta.

Forex Companies in Malta: this detailed document discusses all aspects relating to the set-up of Malta forex companies. The regulation of Malta forex brokers and other forex providers is detailed as well as various aspects of the Malta forex licensing process. 

Malta holding companies place in the top ranks of holding company jurisdictions in Europe. An EU member state, Malta holding companies set up in Malta enjoy the participation exemption with light anti-abuse provisions & features prominently as a holding company jurisdiction.

Forming a company within Malta entails various steps. Learn more through our FAQs, on how long does it take to set up a company and the types of companies which can be incorporated in Malta, overseas investments and company domiciliation.

Maltese law allows for the efficient routing of royalties through Maltese Intellectual Property Holding Companies (IP Holding Companies). A Malta IP Holding Company is generally formed with the objective of channelling royalties and other income from intellectual property in a tax-efficient manner. The tax treatment of royalty income depends on its classification as active or passive income.

A comprehensive guide is provided by Chetcuti Cauchi on companies which are situated in Malta and also with regards to Malta's corporate tax system. We are geared to assist companies with all their needs.

This article provides an introduction to the topic of Bitcoin from a legal, regulatory and practical perspective, and offers some thoughts on the treatment of Bitcoin companies in Malta.

This Article discusses the role of the Malta Company Secretary.

As the Malta Individual Investor Programme comes closer to the quota of 1,800 approved applications, more and more of our foreign partners inquire about the future of the Malta citizenship programme. The lawyers in Chetcuti Cauchi;s Investor Migration team have been reconsidering The Case for a Malta Investment Programme.

At Chetcuti Cauchi we do not believe the global marketplace will ever be the same, even at the end of the COVID-19 curve. This surreal social distancing experience forces us to reconsider our priorities, our needs and our concept of risk and preparedness. For some, it may mean that the trajectory of their business is irreversibly altered. We see this as an opportunity for true entrepreneurs to shine, for this forced confinement to be leveraged for introspection, innovation and re-invention.