For private clients seeking a trusted European jurisdiction, Malta offers a rare combination of regulatory certainty, EU credibility, and discretion – supported by a strong Corporate Service Provider framework built to protect governance, continuity, and long-term value. At 1st Step Solution LTD, we turn regulation [...]
When people talk about “Malta company registration with IBAN”, what they usually really want is: The key is that Malta’s attractiveness isn’t a “secret rate” at the company level (the headline corporate rate is 35%) – it’s the way Malta treats dividends through its full [...]
If you’re thinking about registering a company in Malta, you’ll quickly come across the term Company Service Provider (CSP) or Corporate Service Provider. These are licensed professionals who help you set up and run your Maltese company day-to-day – and picking the right one makes [...]
Thinking about registering a company in Malta and wondering where to open your first business account – and which provider will give you the most practical IBAN setup for your needs? You’ll quickly discover two main options: Both can work. But in real life, more [...]
Classic tax-haven playbooks are over. Modern cross-border structuring is transparent, substance-driven, and focused on governance, risk, and access. Malta fits that brief unusually well. What Changed (and why your 2015 plan won’t work in 2025) Transparency is now default. Automatic information exchange (e.g., CRS), beneficial-ownership [...]
Malta continues to strengthen its position among Europe’s leading jurisdictions, thanks to its stable economy, EU membership, competitive tax regime, and strategic location between Europe and North Africa. For entrepreneurs and corporations, opening a company in Malta offers a wealth of opportunities – but choosing [...]
Malta has become a highly attractive jurisdiction for corporate tax planning in Europe, offering companies the opportunity to plan taxation through the creation of a Fiscal Unit. This structure allows groups of companies to submit a single consolidated corporate tax return and pay a flat [...]
Malta has become one of Europe’s most business-friendly jurisdictions, and in 2025, it remains a top choice for entrepreneurs and companies seeking an EU presence. For non-residents, forming a Malta company is not only straightforward but also highly strategic. Beyond the simplicity of registration, Malta [...]
When it comes to setting up a company in the EU, the choice often comes down to Malta vs Cyprus. Both offer attractive tax regimes, strong treaty networks, and EU membership. But if we look closer, Malta has some unique strengths that make it a [...]
