What a Malta company really costs — set-up and every year after.

Estimate what a Malta trading or holding company costs to set up and run: registry fees, licensed CSP services, accounting, VAT, payroll and audit as honest ranges. Free Fee Schedule 2026 by email.

Registry fees start at EUR 245 at minimum authorised share capital. Licensed CSP incorporation typically runs EUR 1,500 to 2,500 for a trading company and EUR 1,800 to 3,000 for a holding company. Every Maltese company files audited accounts; registered office and company secretary form the annual floor.

Michael Mercieca is authorised as a Company Service Provider by the Malta Financial Services Authority under licence ARM04957. Zet Finance advises on Maltese company structures, tax, residence and citizenship. Outcomes depend on facts, substance and decisions of the competent authorities. This is not legal or tax advice.

FAQ

How much does it cost to set up a company in Malta?

Registry fees start at EUR 245 for the minimum authorised share capital. Professional incorporation fees from a licensed CSP typically run EUR 1,500 – 2,500 for a trading company and EUR 1,800 – 3,000 for a holding company, plus a bank onboarding pack if you want the account opened with a prepared file. Year one usually lands between EUR 7,000 and 15,000 all-in for a small company.

What are the annual running costs of a Malta company?

Registered office, company secretary and the MBR annual return are the fixed floor (roughly EUR 1,500 – 2,800 a year). Bookkeeping scales with transaction volume, VAT compliance applies if you are Article 10 registered, and every Maltese company files audited accounts — small-company audits run EUR 1,500 – 3,500. A resident director, where substance requires one, is the single largest optional line.

Are these Zet Finance’s actual fees?

They are the indicative ranges we publish in the Fee Schedule 2026 so you can budget honestly before a call. Your engagement letter states a fixed fee for the agreed scope; registry and auditor charges are passed through at cost.

What does the calculator not include?

Share capital itself (EUR 1,200 minimum issued, 20% paid up), Maltese corporate tax, licence fees for regulated activities, immigration or payroll costs of relocating staff, and bank charges. It is a budgeting tool, not a quote.