NOTES ON ACCOUNTING & TAX IN MALTA.
Partner-written and partner-reviewed articles for business owners in Malta. Updated regularly.
- // Business in Malta
Running Your SME in Malta: A Founder's Practical Guide
From corporate compliance with the MBR to navigating Malta’s tax and VAT systems, this is a practical guide for founders on the key obligations of running a company in Malta.
Jun 2026 - // Company formation
Setting Up a Maltese Company: A Guide to Getting It Right First Time
Forming a company in Malta seems easy, but small mistakes in the setup process can lead to significant headaches later. This guide walks you through the key considerations, from the M&A to share capital, to ensure your new venture is built on solid ground.
Jun 2026 - // Hiring in Malta
Hiring in Malta: Your Payroll and FSS Obligations
A plain-English guide for Malta employers on their payroll obligations, including social security contributions, the Final Settlement System (FSS), and other mandatory requirements.
May 2026 - // Business in Malta
Running a Business in Malta: A Founder's Guide
From company type to tax and employment, a practical guide for SME founders navigating the Maltese business landscape.
May 2026 - // Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping for Malta SMEs: A Practical Guide
Many SMEs postpone bookkeeping until the last minute, creating unnecessary stress and risk. We explain the benefits of a monthly process for better decision making, cash flow management, and tax compliance in Malta.
May 2026 - // Audit
Malta SME Audits: A No-Panic Prep Guide
The annual statutory audit can feel like a daunting compliance task for many SME owners in Malta. But with the right preparation, it can be a smooth and even valuable process. This guide provides a straightforward approach to getting your business ready for its audit without the last minute panic.
May 2026 - // Business in Malta
Starting a business in Malta in 2026, what actually matters
Forming a Maltese company is fast. Setting it up correctly so it stays clean for tax, banking and investors is the part most founders underestimate.
Apr 2026 - // VAT
Five Malta VAT mistakes small businesses keep making
VAT is the tax that quietly does the most damage when handled badly. Here are the five mistakes we see most often in Malta, and what they cost.
Apr 2026 - // Payroll
Malta payroll and FSS, what employers actually need to do each month
FSS, social security, FS3s, FS5s, FS7s. A clean monthly checklist of what employers in Malta have to file and when.
Mar 2026 - // Structuring
When a Malta holding company actually makes sense
The Malta holding regime is genuinely strong. It is also routinely sold to businesses that do not need it. Here's how to tell.
Mar 2026 - // Accounting
Why Malta SMEs need monthly management accounts (not just year-end)
Year-end accounts tell you what already happened. Monthly numbers let you change what happens next. The case for moving to a monthly close.
Feb 2026
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