General Facts:

- Official Name: Republic of Malta
- Capital: Valletta
- Currency: Euro €
- Population: circa 437,000
- Area: 316km2

Malta has held its status as a prominent trading post in the Mediterranean since the early days of the Phoenicians due to its prime geographical position and its natural harbours which have attracted investors to our shores for centuries.

Since 2004, Malta has been a full member of the European Union and it is the smallest of the EU’s 28 member states.  Malta is a multilingual country with English widely used as a second language. It’s robust legal system, strong economy and dynamic workforce make it an ideal candidate to conduct business.

Traditionally, Malta relied heavily on tourism however as of late, specialised training and strategic investment have generated new and sophisticated economic sectors wherein Malta has become a leader in the financial, gaming and shipping industries.

Malta is more than just a summer destination, and having been awarded numerous prestigious awards, Malta has become the island of choice of so many investors to set up their business in Malta thanks to Malta’s business-friendly environment.

The advantages of establishing a business in Malta:

- Instant access to the European Union’s internal market of over 500 million individuals
- Direct flights to major European financial centres
- Accessible and pro-business authorities
- Comprehensive financial legislation
- Network of double taxation treaties with over 70 states

Several businesses have physically relocated to Malta from various parts of Europe and other have established as start-ups in a number of different sectors ranging from i-gaming, financial services, technology and telecoms. The significant increase in Malta’s population over the past years further demonstrates the fact that Malta has grown more cosmopolitan.