ADD Professional Services Ltd provides end-to-end corporate, accounting and compliance services to businesses and investors seeking to operate within the EU from Malta.
From company incorporation to ongoing compliance, we handle every facet of your Maltese operations.
Incorporate a Maltese company quickly and efficiently. We handle all MFSA and Malta Business Registry documentation on your behalf.
ADD provides licensed, professional company director services for Maltese entities where a local director is required by structure or regulation.
Ongoing statutory compliance and secretarial support to keep your company in good standing at all times.
Accurate, timely financial reporting and management accounts prepared by qualified accountants using cloud-based platforms.
Fully managed payroll for local and international employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with Maltese employment law.
Expert AML/CFT advisory, KYC procedures and compliance support to keep your business fully aligned with Maltese regulatory requirements.
Malta combines full EU membership, a competitive tax system and an English-speaking, business-friendly environment unlike any other in Europe.
Malta's full-imputation tax system allows shareholders to claim a refund on distributions, resulting in an effective corporate rate as low as 5%.
Over 70 double taxation agreements minimise withholding taxes and protect cross-border income flows for international groups.
A Maltese company provides full access to the European single market — passporting rights, regulatory recognition, and euro banking.
All legislation, company documentation and regulatory communication is conducted in English — no translation required.
Our team combines deep Maltese regulatory knowledge with international experience across finance, compliance and corporate services.
ACCA-qualified with a specialisation in taxation, holding a Diploma from the Malta Institute of Taxation. Anton shares full responsibility for the firm's CSP licence, client advisory and corporate services practice.
ACCA member and University of Malta graduate. Stephan shares full responsibility for the firm's CSP licence and client relations, providing accountancy and professional advice to clients locally and internationally.
Over 15 years in financial services, including 5 years specialising in AML/CTF across the UK, Netherlands and Malta. Trained locally and internationally in financial crime compliance.
Heads the payroll division, overseeing processing for local and international clients. Extensive experience implementing and managing payroll systems within the Maltese regulatory framework.
A standard Maltese private limited company (Ltd) can typically be incorporated within 48 hours once all documentation is in order. The process involves preparing and filing the Memorandum and Articles of Association with the Malta Business Registry, along with the required identity and due diligence documents.
ADD handles the entire process on your behalf, from drafting the constitutional documents to obtaining the company registration number and tax identification number.
The most commonly used structure is the private limited liability company (Ltd), which requires a minimum share capital of €1,200 (20% paid up on incorporation). Malta also has public companies, partnerships, and branches of foreign companies.
For most international clients, the private limited company is the most practical and flexible choice. We can advise on the optimal structure depending on your business activity, ownership, and tax planning objectives.
No. The entire incorporation process can be handled remotely. ADD acts as your representative throughout, requiring only certified copies of your identity documents and a completed KYC/due diligence pack.
For ongoing operations, a registered office address in Malta is required — this is a service ADD provides as part of its corporate services offering.
Every company registered in Malta is legally required to have a registered office address in Malta. This is the official address used for all statutory correspondence, including notices from the Malta Business Registry, MFSA, and the Commissioner for Revenue.
ADD provides a registered office address at its Naxxar premises, included within its corporate services package. All statutory mail is received, scanned, and forwarded to you promptly.
Malta's headline corporate income tax rate is 35%. However, Malta operates a full-imputation tax system under which shareholders are entitled to claim a refund of the tax paid by the company upon distribution of dividends.
For most international trading companies, the 6/7ths refund applies, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 5% at the shareholder level.
Yes. Malta has one of the most extensive treaty networks among EU member states, with over 70 double taxation agreements in force covering most major trading nations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Tax treaties reduce or eliminate withholding taxes on dividends, interest and royalties paid between Malta and treaty countries, making Malta an efficient holding and trading hub for international groups.
VAT registration in Malta is required if your company's taxable turnover exceeds the registration threshold, or if it makes intra-EU supplies of goods or services. Malta's standard VAT rate is 18%.
ADD handles VAT registration, quarterly and annual VAT return filing, and can advise on the correct VAT treatment of your specific transactions.
There is no strict legal requirement for a Maltese-resident director under company law. However, having at least one local director is strongly recommended for substance purposes — to demonstrate that the company is genuinely managed and controlled from Malta.
ADD Professional Services Ltd provides licensed company director services, supplying a qualified, MFSA-compliant professional director for your Maltese company.
Yes. A Maltese company can be wholly or partly owned by another company — whether Maltese or foreign. Corporate shareholders are common in international holding structures.
ADD can advise on the most appropriate ownership structure for your circumstances, taking into account your business objectives, tax planning requirements and regulatory considerations.
A Corporate Service Provider (CSP) is a company licensed by the MFSA under the Company Service Providers Act to provide company-related services to third parties on a commercial basis.
ADD Professional Services Ltd is authorised by the MFSA as a CSP. Using an authorised CSP gives clients confidence that their service provider is regulated and operates within a robust AML/CFT compliance framework.
As an MFSA-authorised CSP, ADD is required to carry out Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence on all clients before providing services.
Typically, we require: a certified copy of a valid passport or national ID; proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement within 3 months); a source of funds/wealth declaration; and, for corporate clients, constitutional documents and UBO declarations.
The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) is Malta's financial intelligence unit, supervising subject persons — including CSPs — for AML/CFT compliance.
ADD's compliance team, led by Sean Swain, ensures full adherence to FIAU guidance and requirements. We also assist clients in understanding and meeting their own AML obligations where required.
Yes. Every Maltese company is required to have its annual financial statements audited by a qualified auditor regulated under the Accountancy Profession Act — regardless of the size or activity of the company.
ADD coordinates the entire process, from preparation of the financial statements to filing with the Malta Business Registry.
ADD is a Xero Gold Partner and uses Xero as its primary cloud accounting platform, giving clients real-time visibility into their financials and seamless integration with business applications.
We can also work with other platforms where clients have an existing system in place.
Employers in Malta must deduct income tax and social security under the Final Settlement System (FSS). Monthly FS5 payments are submitted to the Commissioner for Revenue, and annual FS3 forms issued to each employee.
ADD manages the full payroll cycle: salary calculation, payslip generation, FS5 monthly submissions, FS3 annual filings, and social security compliance.
Maltese companies must file annual audited financial statements within 10 months of the financial year end, plus an annual return confirming the company's registered details.
A corporate income tax return must also be filed within the prescribed deadline, and VAT returns submitted quarterly or monthly. ADD manages all deadlines and proactively advises on upcoming obligations.
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