VAT registration is mandatory once annual turnover exceeds €35,000 for goods or €25,000 for services. However, voluntary registration is also possible and often beneficial for B2B businesses. If you are supplying EU or non-EU customers, MOSS/OSS and import VAT rules may also apply. We assess your position before you trade.

Yes. All Malta Private Limited Companies are required to have their financial statements audited annually by a Maltese Certified Public Accountant. The audit must be completed within 18 months of incorporation for the first year, and annually thereafter. We coordinate the audit as part of our compliance package.

Malta companies must file: annual returns with the Malta Business Registry, audited financial statements, corporate income tax returns, and VAT returns (quarterly or annually depending on turnover). If you have employees, monthly FSS payroll submissions are also required. We manage all of these on a rolling basis.

Yes. Malta does not withhold tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders in most cases. The tax refund mechanism is paid directly to the shareholder after the company has paid its 35% CIT. The actual refund timeline is typically 6–12 months after submission, and we track this process for our clients.

We offer a full-service approach: bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT returns, CIT returns, payroll, and audit coordination. You can also bring your own bookkeeper and engage us only for compliance filings and audit management we will confirm the split at the start of the engagement.