The Maltese government does not restrict anyone from purchasing property in Malta as long as all requirements of property acquisition permits and licenses are followed accordingly. As a general rule, the properties acquired should not be used for rentals or modified into other structures—they should be solely used for residency.
Shelf or aged or vintaged companies are entities that have all the proper documentation for trading in Malta but have stopped or never traded for different reasons. Since these companies have are already registered in Malta, they can be sold to foreign investors who do not want to go through the long and rigorous process of setting up a company in Malta for the first time.
After several meetings between the Maltese and British plenipotentiaries, the Double taxation agreement between the two countries was finally concluded and it came into effect on the 27th of March 1995. Their goal was to provide double taxation relief and make business easier between Maltese and British nationals.
A vast majority of investors doing business in Malta opt for a private limited liability business entity. This is the most widely used company type in Malta, for good reasons — it’s quite flexible and offers the most benefits for foreign investors.
One of the most widespread and most preferred company types in Malta is the limited liability entity. This is attributed majorly to the increased level of flexibility and numerous tax benefits that this company type brings to non-residential investors. It’s also the most ideal legal structure for foreign companies who want to establish subsidiary branches in Malta.
The "en nom" collectif in Malta, popularly known as a general partnership all over the world is very easy to set up and requires fewer formalities compared to a limited liability company. The upside to investing in partnerships in Malta is that even if you are a foreign investor, you will enjoy the same rights as Maltese investors.
