Malta is home to a large variety of financial institutions drawn to its competitive attributes amongst other business hubs. More and more Captive Insurance companies are establishing themselves in Malta to take advantage of the edge it gives them in European operations and on a global scale.
The secret to the flourishing Maltese economy lies in its diversity. The economy has successfully maintained steady growth throughout the years with investments in its numerous sectors adding up to the highest government surpluses in the EU.
There are a plethora of benefits that come with setting up a company in Malta. Apart from the attractive tax rates, the Maltese jurisdiction offers numerous incentives for investors who want to do business in Malta. As a result, a lot of companies are redomiciling to Malta in order to benefit from the Island’s business pro-environment. Re-domiciliation is when a company transfers its registration from one jurisdiction (country) to another.
A lot of investors are opening holding companies in Malta in order to benefit from the participation exemption regime. Holding companies serve as a great avenue for investors who want to hold assets in Malta or participate in other Maltese companies and yet benefit from the same operations and tax planning arrangements as other Maltese companies.
What is a holding company and what does it do
Malta offers one of the most investor-friendly business environments in the world. This can be witnessed by its wide and diverse selection of tax neutral securitization vehicles, which in turn come with many international and legal tax benefits.
There are a plethora of benefits that come with having Maltese citizenship. This explains why it is not very easy to get citizenship in Malta. According to the Maltese legislation Amendment Act of 2013, there are three major categories by which one can obtain Maltese citizenship.
