NOTES ON ACCOUNTING & TAX IN MALTA.
Partner-written and partner-reviewed articles for business owners in Malta. Updated regularly.
- // 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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