Business
Company in Malta (Non-Dom)
Business Ranking scores, setup and annual cost.
Business scores
| Criterion | Value |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | undefined |
| Exit / distribution | undefined |
| Ease of setup | — |
| Banking | — |
| Labour / payroll | — |
| Reputation | — |
| Admin / e-gov | — |
| Holding | — |
| CFC (if you reside here) | — — |
| Enforcement / substance | — — |
Scores 0–10: higher = more favourable for that criterion in the model (CFC reading: high score = weak/no CFC if you are tax-resident here).
Cost of operating
Band: Very high
- Setup (USD): $2500–8000
- Annual (USD): $4000–15000
Malta can look attractive (holding, EU reputation, low effective tax via refunds), but formation + agents + accountants + substance are expensive. Budget several thousand euros from year one, then a high professional bill every year. A poor fit if keeping structural costs down is the main goal—only worth it if the holding/regime truly justifies the ticket.
USD ranges for a lean structure. Sources listed below.
Sources (cost)
- https://helvetios.com/company-registration-cost-2026-where-to-set-up-a-company/
- https://asawwin.com/tools/incorporation-finder