{"id":440,"date":"2023-10-19T09:03:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T09:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/?p=440"},"modified":"2023-10-19T09:03:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T09:03:09","slug":"imports-and-exports-in-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/","title":{"rendered":"Imports and Exports in Malta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Becoming an EU member state in 2004 and changing its currency to euro in 2008 &nbsp;helped Malta to liberalize its economy and make it very attractive to investors.&nbsp;<strong>Malta\u2019s economy<\/strong>&nbsp;is mainly based on tourism and depends very much on foreign trade such as manufacturing goods.&nbsp;<strong>Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;is considered one of the most&nbsp;<strong>attractive destinations for foreign investments<\/strong>&nbsp;in Europe especially due to its&nbsp;<strong>legislation for FDI<\/strong>. That&#8217;s why many foreign entrepreneurs are interested in&nbsp;<strong>opening a company in Malta<\/strong>. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>company formation agents in Malta<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;can provide comprehensive assistance and support for registering a business in this country.<\/p>\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\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#import-duty-and-taxes-in-malta\" title=\"Import duty and taxes in Malta\">Import duty and taxes in Malta<\/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\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#exports-in-malta\" title=\"Exports in Malta\">Exports 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\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#how-do-i-obtain-the-import-and-export-license-in-malta\" title=\"How do I obtain the import and export license in Malta?\">How do I obtain the import and export license in Malta?<\/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\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#the-main-exported-products-of-malta\" title=\"The main exported products of Malta\">The main exported products of Malta<\/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\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#the-main-imported-products-in-malta\" title=\"The main imported products in Malta\">The main imported products 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\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#how-do-i-obtain-the-eori-number-in-malta\" title=\"How do I obtain the EORI number in Malta?\">How do I obtain the EORI number 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\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#canada-is-a-solid-trading-partner-for-malta\" title=\"Canada is a solid trading partner for Malta\">Canada is a solid trading partner for Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#open-a-trading-company-in-malta\" title=\"Open a trading company in Malta\">Open a trading company in Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#faq-about-imports-and-exports-in-malta\" title=\"FAQ about imports and exports in Malta\">FAQ about imports and exports in Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#choose-our-agents-in-malta\" title=\"Choose our agents in Malta\">Choose our agents in Malta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/companyincorporationmalta.com\/imports-and-exports-in-malta\/#making-investments-in-malta\" title=\"Making investments in Malta\">Making investments in Malta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"imports-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Imports in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Malta\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;economy relies more on<strong>&nbsp;imports&nbsp;<\/strong>than&nbsp;<strong>exports&nbsp;<\/strong>which makes fuel and raw material the most imported goods. More than that, the most imported product is petroleum which represents about 33% of&nbsp;<strong>Malta\u2019s imports<\/strong>. Then there is the&nbsp;<strong>import<\/strong>&nbsp;of boats and ships with a 24%, as&nbsp;<strong>Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>is well known for its tourism facilities. The third place is occupied by integrated circuits that are imported in a proportion of almost 6% and chemical products that follow closely, almost 5% of them being imported by Malta. Means of transportation are also on top of&nbsp;<strong>Malta\u2019s import<\/strong>&nbsp;list occupying 2%. Other goods that are also imported in a small percent are: pharmaceuticals, metals, foods and textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The countries&nbsp;<strong>Malta imports<\/strong>&nbsp;the most from are: South Korea which provides 23% of the&nbsp;<strong>imports<\/strong>, Italy &#8211; 22%, Russia &#8211; 6%, Turkey and the United Kingdom &#8211; 4.5%<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"import-duty-and-taxes-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Import duty and taxes in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As any other country,<strong>&nbsp;Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;also has&nbsp;<strong>taxes<\/strong>&nbsp;and duties that apply to goods and services that come from outside the EU. These taxes are calculated as a sum of the value of the merchandise, its transportation and insurance costs. The&nbsp;<strong>duty rates for import<\/strong>s are variable and range between 0% and 17%. There are also&nbsp;<strong>anti-dumping duties<\/strong>&nbsp;that can reach 48.5%. The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/value-added-tax-vat-in-malta\">VAT Malta<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>applies to imported products and services is set at 18%, but some products benefit from a reduced rate of 5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"exports-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Exports in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Bank of Malta reports that&nbsp;<strong>Malta\u2019s exports<\/strong>&nbsp;are based on petroleum, manufactured goods, appliances, fish, pharmaceuticals and printed materials. On a closer look,&nbsp;<strong>Malta\u2019s exports<\/strong>&nbsp;are based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; refined petroleum that represents 37% of the country\u2019s total&nbsp;<strong>exports<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; integrated circuits &#8211; 23%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; packaged pharmaceutics &#8211; 6%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; manufactured goods such as toys, stuffed animals etc. &#8211; 3%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; protection equipment &#8211; 2%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other exported goods, but in smaller percentages, are: airplane parts, fish, plastic utensils, medical devices and measuring tools.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/malta-credit-rating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malta<\/a>\u2019s exports<\/strong>&nbsp;are directed towards Asia (Singapore, China and Korea) and also towards European countries such as Germany, France, UK, USA, and Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-i-obtain-the-import-and-export-license-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>How do I obtain the import and export license in Malta?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foreign investors in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;need to observe the general rules in matters of<strong>&nbsp;trading licenses<\/strong>&nbsp;if they want to develop import activities. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commerce.gov.mt\/en\/_layouts\/MITA.EGov.Portal\/EIdLogin.aspx?Source=\/en\/Trade_Services\/Pages\/home.aspx\"><strong>Trade Services Directorate<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;issues the import and export licenses, with respect to the Importation and Exportation Control Regulations. We also mention that trading companies in Malta must be registered for VAT, must obtain the<strong>&nbsp;EORI number<\/strong>, respect the Inward Processing Procedures for the payment of duties and respect the Customs Economic Procedures imposed by the EU and the Customs Warehousing Procedures for the storage of imported and exported goods, in compliance with the EU directives. One of our<strong>&nbsp;company formation specialists in Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>will tell you more about how to&nbsp;<strong>register a trading company in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;and about how to obtain the&nbsp;<strong>import and export licenses<\/strong>&nbsp;necessary for such operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a video presentation with information on this topic:&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=\"Main rules related to imports and exports in Malta\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/avowTn3OWEI?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=\"the-main-exported-products-of-malta\"><\/span><strong>The main exported products of Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the latest statistics, Malta exported goods worth around USD 3.9 billion in 2018. Petroleum oils (29.1%), electronic integrated circuits (14.8%), and pharmaceuticals (8.7%) were the main exported products, followed by aircraft and spacecraft parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-main-imported-products-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>The main imported products in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, Malta imported goods worth around USD 7.2 billion, among which, petroleum oils and derived products (27.9%), yachts and vessels (6.2%), helicopters and airplanes (4.8%), and electronic integrated circuits (3.8%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-i-obtain-the-eori-number-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>How do I obtain the EORI number in Malta?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>EORI number<\/strong>&nbsp;or the Economic Operator Registration Identification was introduced in 2009 and imposed for companies with trading activities for better control of import and export activities throughout the EU. This is a unique number that comprised the VAT number, alongside the country\u2019s prefix and other digits. The European Commission has a large database of trading companies with EORI and it is the institution that approves the EORI applications, in collaboration with the Maltese authorities. In terms of&nbsp;<strong>EORI registration in Malta<\/strong>, the VAT certificate and the company\u2019s documents need to be submitted, alongside other formalities that can be explained by our consultants. An EORI number assigned to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/holding-company-in-malta\"><strong>company in Malta<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;will ease the customs controls and submit the entry and exit declarations without complications. It is good to note that an EORI number will be issued in approximately 5 days. Even sole traders with trading activities can apply for an EORI number without difficulties. All the procedures involved in&nbsp;<strong>EORI applications in Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>can be handled by one of our&nbsp;<strong>company formation specialists in Malta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"canada-is-a-solid-trading-partner-for-malta\"><\/span><strong>Canada is a solid trading partner for Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a tourism sector that sustains more than 27% of the country\u2019s GDP, Malta represents a great business partner for Canada, in matters of import and export. The following numbers can highlight a good part of the&nbsp;<strong>trading collaboration between Malta and Canada<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The total trade balance for 2018 was around C$ 147 million;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately C$ 112 million was the total exports from Canada to Malta in 2018;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around C$ 36 million was the total import of goods from Malta to Canada in 2018;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>89% of the Canadian exports included the aircraft and related components;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada imports electrical machinery, pharmaceutical products, and medical equipment from Malta.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not that complicated to register and develop a<strong>&nbsp;trading company in Malta<\/strong>, however, if you are interested in such operations in this country, you might first want to set up a liaison office and make a market analysis. Let one of our specialists tell you more about how to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/open-a-maltese-limited-liability-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>register a business in Malta<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"open-a-trading-company-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Open a trading company in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local and foreign investors in Malta can consider a<strong>&nbsp;trading company<\/strong>&nbsp;a great business idea in the insular state. Such a business comes with numerous benefits and having relations at an international level will only lead to great business profits. The&nbsp;<strong>Maltese limited liability company<\/strong>&nbsp;is the choice of entrepreneurs because this is a simple business form that can be easily registered with a minimum share capital of EUR 1,200 deposited in a local bank account, at least one shareholder, a registered office in Malta, and a local auditor to enroll with the tax authorities.<strong>&nbsp;Import and export companies in Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>cannot operate without specific licenses and permits, depending on the products and activities. Here you can talk to our&nbsp;<strong>company formation specialists in Malta<\/strong>&nbsp;and see how they can help you with the formalities of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/set-up-a-public-limited-liability-company-in-malta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>company registration in Malta<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq-about-imports-and-exports-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>FAQ about imports and exports in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706018437\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the main imported products in Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Petroleum is the main imported product in Malta, followed by boats, ships, and related items that sustain the tourism in the insular state. Integrated circuits and chemical products are also imported in Malta. More about\u00a0<strong>Malta imports<\/strong>\u00a0can be discussed with our agents.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706027312\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the import countries for Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most of the imports come from South Korea,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/malta-italy-double-taxation-avoidance\"><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/a>, Russia, UK, and Turkey. Malta has great collaboration relations with these countries in terms of business and signed a series of double taxation agreements.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706041314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do tax duties apply in Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Goods and services that come from outside Malta are subject to taxes and duties and range between 0% and 17%. If you would like to know more, please discuss with one of our<strong>\u00a0company formation specialists in Malta<\/strong>.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706056019\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does Malta export?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Refined petroleum, pharmaceutics, manufactured goods, fish products, medical devices are among the exported goods of Malta to countries like China, Singapore, Germany, UK, Italy, France, and the USA. Foreigners interested in starting an<strong>\u00a0import and export company in Malta\u00a0<\/strong>can ask for support from our specialists in\u00a0<strong>company formation in Malta<\/strong>. More about\u00a0<strong>Malta exports<\/strong>\u00a0can be discussed with our specialists.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706069243\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who issues the import and export licenses in Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Trade Services Directorate is the institution that accepts the licenses and permits applications for\u00a0<strong>trading companies in Malta<\/strong>. The EU directives referring to<strong>\u00a0import and export activities\u00a0<\/strong>are respected by company owners in this sector.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706083891\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need an EORI number for an import and export company in Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you decide on trading activities throughout the European Union countries you need to\u00a0<strong>apply for an EORI number<\/strong>. This is the Economic Operator Registration and Identification number that can be obtained from the Maltese authorities in a couple of days. The EORI number eases the bureaucracies and the customs formalities. More about<strong>\u00a0Malta exports and imports\u00a0<\/strong>can be offered by our team.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706100059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I open an import and export company in Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Malta exports and imports<\/strong>\u00a0can represent a great business option and the limited liability company is the proper structure for such activities. Our\u00a0<strong>specialists in company formation in Malta<\/strong>\u00a0can offer assistance right away.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706121397\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I relocate my import and export company to Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyincorporationmalta.com\/relocate-your-company-in-malta\"><strong>company relocation in Malta<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is possible. Your\u00a0<strong>trading company can be established in Malta<\/strong>\u00a0after de-registration in the country of origin.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706134634\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do trading companies need to register for VAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the registration for VAT is required in Malta. Support can be offered by our specialists, so make sure you respect the business formalities imposed.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697706143003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I receive support for trading company formation in Malta?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if you would like to\u00a0<strong>set up a trading company in Malta<\/strong>\u00a0you should discuss all the terms and requirements with our specialists. Our team of agents can help you open an<strong>\u00a0import and export company in Malta\u00a0<\/strong>and handle the whole formalities.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choose-our-agents-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Choose our agents in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in&nbsp;<strong>starting a business in Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>and need to rely on the support of a dedicated team in this field? You should hire the company formation services of our team of specialists and enjoy the benefits. Our customers can rely on proficiency, experience, professionalism, and competence when working with us. We focus on each detail and request in order to offer the best possible results for our clients. Feel free to discuss all the business aspects you want with our specialists and ask for tailored services. All you need to know about&nbsp;<strong>Malta exports and imports<\/strong>&nbsp;can be solicited from our experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"making-investments-in-malta\"><\/span><strong>Making investments in Malta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Eurostat,&nbsp;<strong>Malta&nbsp;<\/strong>achieved one of the highest growth rates among EU countries, in matters of science and technology. Even if it is a small insular state, the huge potential for business is highly appreciated by international investors who decide on placing their operations in sectors like tourism, real estate, engineering, agriculture, manufacturing and many more. There are great advantages when it comes to the business environment of Malta. The experienced and multilingual workforce, the economic stability, the simplified&nbsp;<strong>registration process of companies<\/strong>, the lack of bureaucracies and the possibility of relocating the operations without harsh formalities are huge business advantages that are attentively measured by foreign investors in Malta. 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