Malta really does have it all. From 300 days of sunshine every year and a convenient proximity to Europe, Africa, and Asia, to a flexible regulatory and legal framework that supports the conception and growth of business industries- its popularity continues to grow year on year. Malta is a member of the European Union and the British Commonwealth, its workforce is highly educated and multilingual, and as a country it offers a stable political, economic, and social, climate with a high standard of living. All of these factors combined have come together to create one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the world.
At the present moment we are seeing industries such as financial services, iGaming, ICT, technology, and pharmaceuticals really flourish and the government provides a wealth of fiscal and financial incentives to support their further growth. As for why you should come here, it has the best climate on earth, the country is safe, and the education and healthcare system are excellent. If you are looking for an English speaking, European base for your business- Malta really is the only logical option.
There are many things that make Malta an attractive jurisdiction for business- firstly it is relatively straightforward and cost effective to set up a range of company or corporate structures here. Secondly, the tax rates for foreign business range from as low as 5% with a full imputation system of taxation, and there are over 64 double taxation treaties currently in effect.
Its banks are some of the soundest in the world, and everything from its legal system (a mix between British Common Law and Roman Civil Law), to its steady stream of highly qualified Maltese workers mean that it is an extremely attractive location for those looking to relocate, or set up a new base. The cost of living as well as of running a business is low compared to other EU jurisdictions, and when it comes to downtime, you will never be short of things to do!