Independent fee guide
What does a Malta company cost to form and run?
Forming a Maltese private limited company typically costs €1,500–€3,500 in corporate service provider fees, on top of a Malta Business Registry registration fee of €100 for electronic filing at the minimum authorised capital and paid-up share capital of at least €232.94 (20% of the €1,164.69 minimum). Running it costs €1,200–€3,000 a year in registered office and CSP fees, plus accounting and, for most companies, an audit. Tell us where you are in the process and licensed Maltese providers will set out their exact fees.
€100
Malta Business Registry registration fee, electronic filing at authorised capital up to €1,500; it scales to €1,900 above €2.5m
€1,164.69
minimum share capital for a private limited company; at least 20% (€232.94) paid up
€1,500–€3,500
typical corporate service provider formation packages (typical 2026 quotes)
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Malta company costs, 2026
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What it costs to form and run a Maltese private limited company in 2026: registry fees, minimum capital, typical corporate service provider (CSP) fees and the recurring items every Maltese company carries. Registry figures are from the Malta Business Registry's published fee structure; market fees are typical 2026 quotes.
Official figures (registry and annual return fees, minimum share capital) are taken from the Malta Business Registry's published fee structure and annual filings pages and the Companies Act (Cap. 386); registry fees scale with authorised share capital and differ between electronic and paper filing, so verify the current schedule before budgeting. Market fees (CSP formation packages, annual CSP and registered office fees, audit fees) are typical 2026 quotes observed across the Maltese corporate services market and vary with the complexity of the structure and the provider. Most companies need an audit; the Maltese exemption thresholds are very low, so audit fees belong in almost every running-cost budget.
| Item | Cost (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBR registration fee | €100 electronic (min capital) | Electronic filing at authorised capital up to €1,500; scales with capital to €1,900 above €2.5m. Paper filing costs more |
| Minimum share capital (private limited company) | €1,164.69, 20% paid up | At least €232.94 deposited on incorporation; the balance may remain uncalled (Companies Act, Cap. 386) |
| CSP formation package | €1,500–€3,500 typical | Memorandum and articles, onboarding checks, registry filings; typical 2026 quotes |
| Registered office and annual CSP fees | €1,200–€3,000 per year typical | Every Maltese company needs a registered office in Malta; usually bundled with company secretary and compliance support |
| Accounting and audit | €1,000–€2,500+ per year typical (audit) | Audit exemption for a private company applies only below two of: €46,600 balance sheet total, €93,000 turnover, 2 employees; bookkeeping is charged on top |
| MBR annual return | €85 electronic (min capital) | Filed within 42 days of the made-up date; €100 in paper format, scaling with authorised share capital to €1,200 electronic |
- Malta Business Registry registration costs €100 for electronic filing where authorised share capital does not exceed €1,500, rising with capital to €1,900 above €2.5 million.
- The minimum share capital for a Maltese private limited company is €1,164.69, with at least 20% (€232.94) paid up on incorporation.
- Malta's audit exemption for a private company is very narrow: it applies only where the company stays under two of a €46,600 balance sheet total, €93,000 turnover and 2 employees, so most trading companies pay for an audit every year.
- Corporate service providers in Malta must be authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority; any provider can be checked on the MFSA's public Financial Services Register.
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“Malta company costs, 2026”, Malta Company Cost, https://maltacompanycost.com/ (updated 2026-08-15). Official figures (registry and annual return fees, minimum share capital) are taken from the Malta Business Registry's published fee structure and annual filings pages and the Companies Act (Cap. 386); registry fees scale with authorised share capital and differ between electronic and paper filing, so verify the current schedule before budgeting. Market fees (CSP formation packages, annual CSP and registered office fees, audit fees) are typical 2026 quotes observed across the Maltese corporate services market and vary with the complexity of the structure and the provider. Most companies need an audit; the Maltese exemption thresholds are very low, so audit fees belong in almost every running-cost budget.
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Straight answers
How much does it cost to set up a company in Malta?
Typically €1,500–€3,500 in corporate service provider fees (2026 quotes), plus a Malta Business Registry registration fee of €100 for electronic filing at the minimum authorised capital, and paid-up share capital of at least €232.94 (20% of the €1,164.69 minimum). Budget separately for the recurring costs, which start around €2,500–€4,500 a year.
What is the minimum share capital for a Malta company?
€1,164.69 for a private limited company, of which at least 20%, €232.94, must be paid up on incorporation under the Companies Act (Cap. 386). The capital is the company's money to use, not a fee, and most founders authorise only the minimum, which also keeps registry fees at the bottom of the scale.
Does every Malta company need an audit?
Almost, but not quite. A private company is exempt from appointing an auditor only where it does not exceed two of a €46,600 balance sheet total, €93,000 turnover and 2 employees, so any real trading company files audited accounts. Small-company audits typically cost €1,000–€2,500 a year at 2026 quotes.
How long does Malta company formation take?
With a complete file, the Malta Business Registry commonly registers a company within a few working days (typical experience). End to end, allow one to three weeks including onboarding checks and the capital deposit, and add several weeks if a traditional bank account is required.
What is Malta's corporate tax rate?
35% on chargeable profits. Malta's shareholder refund system can reduce the effective rate on distributed trading profits to roughly 5% (typically a 6/7ths refund), but the outcome depends on structure, income type and your home-country tax position, so take regulated advice before relying on it.
Do I need a licensed provider to form a Malta company?
Anyone providing company formation or related services by way of business in Malta must be authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Company Service Providers Act, and in practice non-resident founders work through such a CSP for the registered office, company secretary and filings. Check any provider on the MFSA's public Financial Services Register before engaging them.