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A review and forecast of Malta's international business, legal and investment climate.

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Malta Industry Insight

The Overtime Regulations (Legal Notice 46 of 2012)
By EMD Advocates

Putting the Malta Aircraft Register on the map
By AeroNautica

Tax Benefits in Malta
By Verdun Group

Responsible Gaming - CSR in the e-Gaming Industry
By Jonathan Dalli - Head of Marketing, e-Management

The Malta Gaming Jurisdiction - Quality Attracting Quantity
By Jonathan Dalli - Head of Marketing, e-Management


 
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Malta Holding Company Review 2011/12

Malta, like Cyprus, has been obliged to dismantle its old 'offshore' companies regime as a trade-off for joining the European Union. EU membership has, however, brought about certain benefits for Maltese companies trading across borders, and, coupled with investment-friendly government policies and some interesting tax planning opportunities, Malta remains one of the most favourable places in the EU in which to locate an international holding company.

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Malta E-Gaming Review 2011/12

In the autumn of 2000 the Maltese government passed legislation enabling online betting centres to be set up in the country, and this legislation, coupled with provisions from the Income Tax Act written specifically for international companies, made Malta an attractive location for casino and sportsbook operations. Malta became the first EU member state to regulate internet gaming in May 2004 with its Remote Gaming Regulations under the Lotteries and Other Games Act 2001.

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Key agencies, departments and organisations

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) regulates financial services in Malta and operates Malta's register of companies.

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry champions and protects the interests of the business community.

The government of Malta official internet portal.

Transport Malta, amongst other functions, operates the Malta International Ship Register.

MaltaFinance is a promotional agency for finance related industries in Malta, seeking to attract FDI.

The Lotteries and Gaming Authority regulates the gaming industry in Malta and issues gaming licenses, including e-gaming.

The Corporate Village Malta is a business hub, presented by the government as "the single point of contact for business".

The Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) section, part of the Capital Transfer Duty Department, processes non-resident's applications to acquire immovable property in Malta.

The laws of Malta website on the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs website provides access to full texts of Maltese legislation.

Sponsor Article

More European Online Businesses Operate from Malta
Online based business is growing rapidly and is easier to relocate than any other industry. The trend for European online based businesses is to move its operations to Malta and more tax friendly environments and still keep all the benefits of being located in an EU member state.

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Sponsor Firm

With roots back to 1999, the hedge fund controlled Verdun Group has grown into a multi-million Euro corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling transparent and high-quality international corporate services to anyone with an internet connection based anywhere in the world.

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Featured Firm

e-Management is a dedicated business division of HBM Group (est. 1991), with offices in reputable regulated Online Gaming Jurisdictions worldwide. We are a leading specialized turnkey provider of Business Support & Corporate Services to the Online Gaming Industry.

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Featured Firm

UHY Pace, Galea Musù & Co. is one of the world’s leading business advisory, consulting and accounting networks, with teams operating across 242 offices in 76 countries worldwide. Our member firms are modern businesses in their respective countries, knowledgeable of local regulations, market practice and cultural norms.

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Malta Shipping

With its location in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, a centuries old maritime tradition and a respected and favourable regulatory and tax regime for shipping, it is no surprise that Malta has developed one of the world's largest ship registers in modern times, and in the face of stiff competition from other prominent maritime nations.

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Featured Firm

HBM Group, established in 1991, is the leading independent financial services provider headquartered in Curacao, Dutch Caribbean. As a professional, client-oriented family of service companies, HBM Group is focused on delivering comprehensive international company solutions. We assist in the formation and management of international companies for businesses and individuals, ensuring compliance with international legislation.

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Featured Firm

AeroNautica is an organisation acting in the fields of aviation and maritime law, corporate services, business support services, company management and marketing, providing services for business, corporate and registration affairs, such as guidance through the Corporate and Legal Requirements, and the Aircraft and Maritime Registration process.

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Accounting and Auditing
3a Accountants
AKK Management Ltd
Argentus Corporate Services
Camilleri Galea Ltd
Chetcuti Cauchi
e-Management Ltd
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
HBM Group
Nexia BT
Asset Protection
AKK Management Ltd
CS&P Fiduciaire
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
Aviation Services
3a Accountants
Advocates Tanti-Dougall & Associates
AeroNautica (Malta) Limited
EMD Malta
Brokerage and Trading
Financial Pacific
Captive Insurance
AKK Management Ltd
EMD Malta
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
Company Formation
3a Accountants
Advocates Tanti-Dougall & Associates
AKK Management Ltd
Argentus Corporate Services
Camilleri Galea Ltd
Chetcuti Cauchi
CS&P Fiduciaire
e-Management Ltd
EMD Malta
Fast Offshore dot Com
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
HBM Group
Malta Company Registration Services
Nexia BT
Corporate Services
AKK Management Ltd
Argentus Corporate Services
e-Management Ltd
EMD Malta
Fast Offshore dot Com
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
HBM Group
Expatriate Services
AKK Management Ltd
Argentus Corporate Services
EMD Malta
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
Internet/E-commerce
e-Management Ltd
EMD Malta
Legal Services
Advocates Tanti-Dougall & Associates
AKK Management Ltd
Chetcuti Cauchi
EMD Malta
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
Marine Services
AeroNautica (Malta) Limited
AKK Management Ltd
EMD Malta
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
Malta Company Registration Services
Tax Planning
3a Accountants
Advocates Tanti-Dougall & Associates
AKK Management Ltd
Argentus Corporate Services
Camilleri Galea Ltd
Chetcuti Cauchi
CS&P Fiduciaire
EMD Malta
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
HBM Group
Malta Company Registration Services
Nexia BT
Trust Management
AKK Management Ltd
EMD Malta
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd
Wealth Management
AKK Management Ltd
Focus Business Services (Malta) Ltd

Malta Executive Summary

- MALTA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Malta Country and Foreign Investment

- MALTA GEOGRAPHY
- MALTA POPULATION LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
- MALTA GOVERNMENT
- MALTA ECONOMY AND CURRENCY
- MALTA THE MALTA STOCK EXCHANGE
- MALTA ENTRY AND RESIDENCE
- MALTA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- MALTA MARSAXLOKK BAY FREEPORT
- MALTA INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGNERS

Malta Types of Company

- MALTA PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY
- MALTA INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY

- MALTA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY
- MALTA LOW TAX COMPANY
- MALTA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
- MALTA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
- MALTA BRANCH OF OVERSEAS COMPANY
- MALTA TRUSTS

Malta Business Sectors

- MALTA TRADE MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
- MALTA LICENSING, ROYALTIES AND FRANCHISING
- MALTA INVESTMENT FUND MANAGEMENT
- MALTA BANKING
- MALTA SHIP MANAGEMENT AND MARITIME OPERATIONS
- MALTA FINANCIAL HOLDING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

Malta E-Commerce

- MALTA INTRODUCTION
- MALTA LOW TAX ACTIVITIES
- MALTA CASE STUDIES

Malta Law

- MALTA TABLE OF STATUTES
- MALTA TRUST LAW
- MALTA SHIPPING LAW

Malta Low Tax Legal and Tax Regimes

- MALTA FORMS OF LOW TAX OPERATION
- MALTA TAX TREATMENT OF LOW TAX OPERATIONS
- MALTA TAXATION OF FOREIGN EMPLOYEES OF LOW TAX OPERATIONS
- MALTA EXCHANGE CONTROLS
- MALTA LOW TAX ACTIVITIES
- MALTA EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENCE

Malta Domestic Corporate Taxes

- MALTA SCOPE OF INCOME TAX
- MALTA INCOME TAX RATES
- MALTA BRANCH OR SUBSIDIARY?
- MALTA CALCULATION OF TAXABLE BASE
- MALTA FILING REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT OF TAX
- MALTA WITHOLDING TAX
- MALTA BUSINESS PROMOTION TAX

Malta Personal Taxes

- MALTA RESIDENCE AND LIABILITY FOR TAXATION
- MALTA INCOME TAX
- MALTA SOCIAL SECURITY TAX
- MALTA STAMP DUTY
- MALTA VALUE ADDED TAX
- MALTA PROPERTY TAX

Malta Labour Regulation

- MALTA REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
- MALTA WORK PERMITS

Malta Double Tax Treaties

- MALTA DOUBLE TAX TREATIES
- MALTA TABLE OF TREATY RATES
- MALTA OTHER INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

Malta International Law

- MALTA INTERNATIONAL LAW

Malta Services Directory

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