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Knowledge Base Home | Glossary | Ask A Question Home > All Categories > Offshore business > I have been told that to trade in Malta through a company structure, a foreigner will need a Maltese partner. Can you please advise? I have been told that to trade in Malta through a company structure, a foreigner will need a Maltese partner. Can you please advise? The information above is incorrect.   There are already in Malta thousands of companies doing business here that are totally or partially owned by foreigners. This is something that the local authorities encourage since it brings in the all important foreign direct investment. In fact in 2005 Malta ranked among the top three countries in the world that was receiving such Foreign Direct Investment (when computed pro rata to the local population).   Having said this, there exist some industries that, till now are reserved for Maltese investors (NOW READ EU INVESTORS) - example property development and retail, either in whole or in part. This means that such companies need to have either 100% or a smaller portion of their ownership in Maltese hands.   As indicated above, since 1st May 2004 no discrimination against EU citizens can be made in Maltese laws and hence any trading activities previously reserved only for Maltese citizens were then opened also to all residents of EU member states. Authored by: George Farrugia This question has been viewed 1211 times so far. Click Here to View all the questions in Offshore business category. File Attachments There are no attachment file(s) related to this question. How helpful was this article to you? Select a Vote 5 - Very Helpful 4 3 - Somewhat Helpful 2 1 - Not Helpful Related Questions 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? I am an EU citizen. Are there any restrictions to the type of business I can operate in Malta? My UK Company develops software in India which it markets all over the world, with our major market being the United States. Can such trading be conducted through a Malta registered company? What is the rate of corporation tax on the profits of an International Trading Company? I am an American citizen and own a yacht which I would like to register under the Maltese Flag. Can you please assist? Additional Information Article Number: 55 Created: 2007-10-25 1:40 PM Rating:   Article Options Print this Question Export to PDF File del.icio.us Bookmark   Search Knowledge Base

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