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MGI Malta is a firm of Certified Public Accountants specializing in advice and services to a variety of local and international clients. As a part of MGI, a worldwide association of independent auditing, accounting and consulting firms, MGI Malta can offer clients cutting-edge services world-wide.

Doing business in Malta - 2008 edition

All you need to know about doing business in Malta (PDF)

Q & A

Q: What are the tax implications of investing company funds from my ITC? Are any capital gains eligible for the ITC tax rebate I normally receive on dividends from the company? Would I be better off declaring an interim dividend and investing the funds in my own name?

Q: We are an Indian Company exporting goods to Algeria. Can we obtain MADE IN EUROPE certification (and therefore reduced customs tariffs in the importing country) by selling these goods through a Malta registered company?

Q: I am an EU citizen, are there any restrictions to the type of business I can open in Malta.

Q: Now that Malta forms part of the EU, do I still need to apply for a work permit in order to employ an EU national with my company?

Find more questions and answers.

Articles

Online Gaming Operations in Malta
By: George Farrugia

Serious gaming companies understand the importance of a reputable licence. Being perceived by players as safe and credible will provide greater credibility to online game sites and therefore assist in making them more competitive on the market. Maltese Gaming regulation can offer precisely than but also coupled with favorable tax regimes and a professional operating environment. Read "Online Gaming Operations in Malta", see also Malta Offshore Incorporation or other articles.

Holding and Trading Companies in Malta
By George Farrugia

Malta has been establishing itself as a serious and well regulated Financial Centre since 1988 when various pieces of legislation were enacted to provide the international investor with an alternative location. Since that time great strides have been made and today this island nation can proudly boast of being a well-respected player in this field. Read "Holding and Trading Companies in Malta"

The Maltese Tax refund system
By George Farrugia

In response to the EU Commission’s request to abolish the ‘International Trading Company’ regime, various provisions of the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Management Act have been amended in 2007. Read "The Maltese Tax refund system" or see other articles.

News

2010-12-06
Maltese property attracts major interest at Fine and Country South Africa event (PDF)

2010-11-25
Maltese gaming industry to benefit as France lifts restrictions (PDF)

2010-11-09
European Court ruling benefits Malta-based e-gaming firms (PDF)

2010-11-09
Tourist arrivals exceed one million in nine months (PDF)

2010-11-09
German minister hails Malta's economic success (PDF)

2010-07-29
US Senate Approves Tax Treaty with Malta

2010-03-24
World Gambling Briefing speech (PDF)

2010-01-30
Malta Economic Update about MGI

2009-11-24
Treaty Would Help to Fight Tax Evasion (PDF)

2009-03-17
New CEO at Gaming Authority

2009-03-13
No single market for online gambling (PDF)

2008-12-03
The Washington Post: Online bets are legal gray area (PDF)

2008-11-04
Personal Tax Rates 2009

2008-10-29
New acting CEO at Gaming Authority

2008-07-08
Pictures from the Will Kinitish seminar

2008-06-19
Malta to regularise gaming law (PDF)

2008-05-16
EU commissioner hits out at restrictions on gaming industry (PDF)

2008-05-15
Commissioner commits to open market for online gaming (PDF)

2008-03-31
Doing business in Malta is updated!

2007-12-10
The online gaming money laundering myth

2007-12-07
Malta to join Schengen in December

2007-05-13
New partners admitted to MGI Malta (PDF)

2007-02-02
Welcome to the 16th best place in the world (PDF)

2007-02-01
Times of Malta about Will Kintish (PDF)

2007-01-15
E-gaming legal milestone

2006-12-19
MGI organizes seminar with Will Kintish

2006-10-19
Malta Budget 2007 highlights (PDF)

2006-10-01
First IFRS diploma in Malta goes to
MGI associates

2006-06-16
MGI Malta partner participates in drafting an Option Statement to the EU commission

2006-06-13
HSBC Bank Malta partners with MGI

2006-06-13
Champ Car Race in Malta?

2006-04-22
Updated article about operating Online Gaming Operations from Malta

2006-04-12
Malta Recognises eCOGRA Standards and Testing

2006-01-24
MGI top management development