{"id":417,"date":"2023-10-18T12:46:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T12:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2024-03-04T04:55:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T04:55:47","slug":"establish-subsidiary-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/","title":{"rendered":"Establish a Subsidiary in Malta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A<strong>&nbsp;subsidiary<\/strong>&nbsp;is a legal entity chosen by&nbsp;<strong>foreign investors in Malta<\/strong>. The company abroad is separate from the operating company in Malta and the parent company can still&nbsp;<strong>control the subsidiary<\/strong>&nbsp;through the owned stock.&nbsp;<strong>Maltese subsidiaries<\/strong>&nbsp;benefit from the large number of&nbsp;<strong>double tax treaties<\/strong>&nbsp;signed with other states. An important treaty is also the&nbsp;<strong>EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive<\/strong>&nbsp;which allows for special provisions between the two related companies. These treaties regulate the minimization or cancellation of the withholding taxes on dividends, interests or royalties paid to companies in EU states or treaty countries. The taxes on profits are also subject of these treaties and they may be abolished or refunded in Malta based on their regulations. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>company formation agents in Malta<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are at your service if you would like to&nbsp;<strong>establish a subsidiary and they also can help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/open-a-maltese-limited-liability-company\">register any type of company in Malta.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"redTable\">\n\t<thead>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;Quick Facts<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp; Applicable legislation (home country\/foreign country)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMaltese Company Law<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest used for<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t&#8211; banking,<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t&#8211; insurance,<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t&#8211; trading,<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t&#8211; manufacturing,<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t&#8211; ICT<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMinimum share capital<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tYes<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tTime frame for the incorporation (approx.)&nbsp;<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBetween 9 and 11 weeks<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tManagement (local\/foreign)<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tLocal&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tLegal representative required&nbsp;<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tNo<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tLocal bank account<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tYes<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tIndependence from the parent company<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tYes<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tLiability of the parent company<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tThe subsidiary is liable for its debts and resposibilities. Owned stock can be controlled.<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tCorporate tax rate<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t35%<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tPossibility of hiring local staff<\/td>\n\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\tYes<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #002e5b;color:#002e5b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #002e5b;color:#002e5b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#facts-about-subsidiaries-in-malta-in-2024\" title=\"Facts about subsidiaries in Malta in 2024\">Facts about subsidiaries in Malta in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#incorporating-a-subsidiary-in-malta-in-2024\" title=\"Incorporating a subsidiary in Malta in 2024\">Incorporating a subsidiary in Malta in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#accounting-requirements-for-subsidiaries-in-malta\" title=\"Accounting requirements for subsidiaries in Malta\">Accounting requirements for subsidiaries in Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#is-malta-implementing-eu-minimum-corporate-tax-on-subsidiaries\" title=\"Is Malta implementing EU minimum corporate tax on subsidiaries?\">Is Malta implementing EU minimum corporate tax on subsidiaries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#the-maltese-limited-liability-company-%e2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know\" title=\"The Maltese limited liability company \u2013 what you need to know\">The Maltese limited liability company \u2013 what you need to know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#what-are-the-differences-between-subsidiaries-and-branches-in-malta\" title=\"What are the differences between subsidiaries and branches in Malta?\">What are the differences between subsidiaries and branches in Malta?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#hiring-staff-for-subsidiaries-in-malta\" title=\"Hiring staff for subsidiaries in Malta\">Hiring staff for subsidiaries in Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/establish-subsidiary-malta\/#why-start-a-business-in-malta-in-2024\" title=\"Why start a business in Malta in 2024?\">Why start a business in Malta in 2024?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"facts-about-subsidiaries-in-malta-in-2024\"><\/span><strong>Facts about subsidiaries in Malta in 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The subsidiary<\/strong>&nbsp;is incorporated as a separate Maltese legal entity. This can be done in the form of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/open-a-maltese-limited-liability-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>limited liability company<\/strong><\/a>, either public or private. The parent company abroad partially or totally owns the&nbsp;<strong>capital of the subsidiary<\/strong>. A&nbsp;<strong>private limited liability company<\/strong>&nbsp;formed in Malta must be incorporated by at least one founder and cannot have more than fifty shareholders. The&nbsp;<strong>minimum share capital<\/strong>&nbsp;must consist of at least 1,165 EUR, from which 20% must be paid up before registration. The management is assured by at least one director and at least one company secretary. Shareholders and directors can be local or foreign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>public limited liability company<\/strong>&nbsp;is formed by at least two founders and it can have more than 50 shareholders. The minimum share capital is larger than for the private company, at 46,700 EUR, from which at least 25 % must be paid up prior to registration. At least&nbsp;<strong>two directors<\/strong>&nbsp;must assure the company\u2019s management. This type of company is generally more suited for large businesses as it can be listed on the Stock Exchange and offer shares to the public. The main difference between a&nbsp;<strong>branch and a subsidiary in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;is that the foreign company is not liable for the debts and obligations of the Maltese subsidiary. Please talk to our&nbsp;<strong>agents specialized in company formation in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;for more information about how to&nbsp;<strong>set up a subsidiary in Malta in 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsidiaries in Malta can be 100% foreign-owned, with full independence, and can also have other activities besides the main ones. The incorporation is made just like for any kind of company in Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an infographic with extra details:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/contact\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1-480x1200.png\" alt=\"how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1.png\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1-480x1200.png 480w, https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1-614x1536.png 614w, https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-open-a-subsidiary-in-malta1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association are required for opening a subsidiary in Malta. A legally representative company is needed at the time of incorporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"incorporating-a-subsidiary-in-malta-in-2024\"><\/span><strong>Incorporating a subsidiary in Malta in 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to&nbsp;<strong>incorporate a subsidiary in Malta in 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;the investor must observe the provisions of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/company-act-in-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maltese Companies Act<\/strong><\/a>. Both types of limited liability companies are based on a Memorandum of Association that includes the most important information about the newly founded company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>the name and registered office\u2019s address;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the type of company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the activities performed by the company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>details regarding the shareholders;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>information regarding the amount of capital;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the number of shares distributed to each shareholder and their rights;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>details regarding the company directors and secretary;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>period of availability (if any);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the name and details of the company\u2019s legal representative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, a bank account must be opened for a&nbsp;<strong>Maltese subsidiary<\/strong>, in order to deposit the minimum share capital. The desired name must be checked online and if it\u2019s available, it must be reserved. The Memorandum of Association along with the decision of&nbsp;<strong>opening the subsidiary in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;must be delivered to the Registrar of Companies which will issue a certificate of registration and a registration number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step that must be taken before starting the commercial activities of the Maltese subsidiary is registering for social security and insurance for the&nbsp;<strong>company\u2019s employees<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;must observe the same principles for annual accounting and audit as any other company incorporated in the country. The foreign investors who want to open a subsidiary and&nbsp;<strong>move to Malta in 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;or other foreign country can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/czech-immigration.com\/contact\/\">contact our immigration lawyers<\/a>&nbsp;who can help them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 20% of the minimum share capital for&nbsp;<strong>opening a subsidiary in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;is needed at the time of incorporation. The deposit is made when the corporate bank account is opened in Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also prepared a video presentation with information about&nbsp;<strong>subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Establish a subsidiary in Malta\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m54wOmuanrs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"accounting-requirements-for-subsidiaries-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Accounting requirements for subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The national accountancy requirements for<strong>&nbsp;subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;are overseen by the Maltese Institute of Accountants and by the Maltese Accountancy Board. Here is what you need to know about the&nbsp;<strong>accounting requirements for subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>first of all, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/taxes-in-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tax<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0registration number needs to be obtained from the Inland Revenue Department;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the registered office of the company keeps the accounting records;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the VAT registration is mandatory for subsidiaries in Malta;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the VAT returns for subsidiaries in Malta can be made on a quarterly basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A balance sheet, profits and loss account, a director\u2019s report and an auditor\u2019s report must reflect the true financial situation of the company. Our experts can help you with professional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/accounting-services-in-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>accounting services in Malta<\/strong><\/a>. If you do not want to establish an accounting department for your\u00a0<strong>subsidiary in Malta<\/strong>, you can externalize such services and hire our\u00a0<strong>accounting firm in Malta<\/strong>. Our team of experts is at your disposal if you are interested in<strong>\u00a0accounting services for subsidiaries in Malta.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-malta-implementing-eu-minimum-corporate-tax-on-subsidiaries\"><\/span><strong>Is Malta implementing EU minimum corporate tax on subsidiaries<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective January 1, 2024, new EU rules have come into effect, introducing a minimum effective taxation rate of 15% for multinational companies operating in EU Member States. These rules, unanimously agreed upon by Member States in 2022, formalize the EU&#8217;s implementation of the Pillar 2 rules, as agreed upon in the global deal on international tax reform in 2021. The rules are applicable to any large group, both domestic and international, including the financial sector, with combined financial revenues of more than \u20ac750 million annually and with either a parent company or a subsidiary situated in an EU Member State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta has opted not to immediately enact the recently established minimum tax rate for corporations as outlined by the OECD. This decision aligns with the EU regulations, which grant member states the flexibility to delay implementing the proposed 15% minimum tax for a period of up to six years. The regulations specifically target corporations with a global income surpassing \u20ac750 million. It is estimated that approximately 660 multinational companies operating in Malta will be impacted by this choice, affecting an estimated workforce of around 20,000 individuals. Given the provision for a six-year derogation period, Malta has deemed it economically prudent to defer the adoption of the new tax regulations for the forthcoming year. Notably, despite Malta&#8217;s standard corporate tax rate standing at 35%, the government extends a 6\/7ths refund on tax obligations to foreign-owned entities within the country, further emphasizing its tax incentive policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-maltese-limited-liability-company-%e2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know\"><\/span><strong>The Maltese limited liability company \u2013 what you need to know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/\"><strong>company formation in Malta<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is made under the rules of Maltese Company Act. A subsidiary can run under the rules of private limited liability company which can be established by at least 2 shareholders, and which needs to have at least one manager and one company secretary. At least 20% of the minimum share capital of EUR 1,165 needs to be deposited in a Maltese bank account. It is good to know that there is no restriction involving the nationality of shareholders and managers, meaning that they can be local or from abroad. These are the rules for&nbsp;<strong>private limited liability companies in Malta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for<strong>&nbsp;public limited liability companies in Malta<\/strong>, these can be established in the same conditions, the only difference being related to the minimum share capital which is larger compared to the one for private limited liability companies. We remind that our&nbsp;<strong>company formation representatives in Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>are at your disposal if you would like to&nbsp;<strong>set up a subsidiary in Malta<\/strong>, so do not hesitate to solicit support for all the formalities involved in the incorporation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-differences-between-subsidiaries-and-branches-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>What are the differences between subsidiaries and branches in Malta?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A subsidiary is an independent structure, it is flexible and can be 100% foreign-owned. In the case of&nbsp;<strong>branches in Malta<\/strong>, this is completely dependent on the parent company, or in other words, it is an extension of the company from abroad. In terms of taxation, subsidiaries must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/value-added-tax-vat-in-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>register for taxation including VAT<\/strong><\/a>, while branches will have to obtain only the Maltese VAT number. Moreover, the&nbsp;<strong>taxation of subsidiaries<\/strong>&nbsp;is made on the global income, while branches are levied on the profits registered in Malta. You should respect the formalities of branches and subsidiaries in Malta and align with the requirements involved. Let our&nbsp;<strong>team of company formation agents in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;tell you more about how you can&nbsp;<strong>set up a subsidiary or a branch in Malta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hiring-staff-for-subsidiaries-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Hiring staff for subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;can be easily established and can benefit from the experienced&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/workforce-in-malta\"><strong>workforce<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;available in the country. This structure is flexible and foreign entrepreneurs can hire both local and overseas workers for their subsidiaries in Malta. There are no restrictions in this sense, however, it is recommended to pay attention to the visa and work permit requirements for citizens outside EU and EEA who want to work for your<strong>&nbsp;subsidiary in Malta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-start-a-business-in-malta-in-2024\"><\/span><strong>Why start a business in Malta in 2024?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantageous business climate in Malta is appealing to a large number of international investors who want to generate profits in this part of Europe. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/online-gambling-malta\"><strong>online gaming industry in Malta<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is extremely developed, it is supported by a permissive legislation and sustains the country\u2019s GDP in a large percent. In terms of licenses and permits, the only companies which need to align with the requirements involved are the ones established in the financial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupations like accountants, lawyers, opticians, etc. will have to observe the rules for special licenses and permits in Malta. This means that formalities of&nbsp;<strong>company registration in Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>have been simplified in the recent years, allowing entrepreneurs to set up their activities quite rapidly. Here are some facts and statistics about the business and economy in Malta:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>USD 231 million represented the total FDI stock for Malta in 2021;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there are more than 30,000 companies registered in Malta, including foreign ones;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the unemployment rate in Malta was set around 3.2% in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the minimum wage in Malta is around EUR 777.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subsidiaries in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;can be established rapidly in 2024 if all the requirements and conditions are respected, in compliance with the applicable laws. For more information about how you can&nbsp;<strong>open a subsidiary<\/strong>, you may&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>our&nbsp;<strong>local agents in company formation in Malta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A&nbsp;subsidiary&nbsp;is a legal entity chosen by&nbsp;foreign investors in Malta. The company abroad is separate from the operating company in Malta and the parent company can still&nbsp;control the subsidiary&nbsp;through the owned stock.&nbsp;Maltese subsidiaries&nbsp;benefit from the large number of&nbsp;double tax treaties&nbsp;signed with other states. 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