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What is the company registry in Malta?
Malta Business Registry (MBR)
Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun ZTN 2401, Malta
About Malta
The Malta Companies Registry is located in Zejtun and was founded in 1962.
Malta officially the Republic of Malta is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and North Africa. The main language of Malta is Maltese which is spoken by 95% of the population with other languages such as English and Italian spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Malta is over 0.52 million.
Malta Economy
The Real GDP in Malta is in the region of $33.787 billion with a GDP per capita of $61,100. Malta economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Malta are refined petroleum, integrated circuits, packaged medicine, ships, postage stamps/documents.
Main Trading Partners of Malta
The leading export and import partners for Malta are:
Exports: Nigeria 28%, Germany 10%, China 6%, Singapore 5%, Hong Kong 4%
Imports: Italy 18%, China 10%, Germany 8%, France 7%, Turkey 7%
Malta Certificate of Incorporation
The Malta Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Malta Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Malta company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Malta register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Malta customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Malta Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Malta the relevant laws are:
Inter alia
The Companies Act of 1995
What information is free to view at Malta Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Malta the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Malta Company Registration Number
Malta Company Name
Malta Registration Date
Malta Registered Office Address
Malta Share Capital (Authorised & Issued)
Malta Directors (Name, ID, Address, Nationality)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Malta Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Malta register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Malta
There are over 90,000 companies registered in Malta.
Types of Companies in Malta
Businesses in Malta can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Malta Public limited liability company – joint-stock company
Malta Private limited company – limited liability company
Malta Partnership – unlimited
Malta Trust
Can you order a Malta Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Malta agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Malta accepts the Apostille Certificate for Malta Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Malta signed up to the Hague Convention on 3rd March 1968.
What is the language(s) of the Malta Company Registry?
The Malta Company Register is in English language only.
Malta Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Malta has 30 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 191 consulates and four other representations.
Valletta, the capital of Malta, hosts 26 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 65 consulates and one other representation located in Malta.
Malta Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Malta. Our local partner is based in Valletta which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Malta including Senglea, Sliema and Birgu. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Malta Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Malta from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Malta Moody's rating: A2 (first obtained in 2019)
Malta Standard & Poors rating: A- (first obtained in 2016)
Malta Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Malta Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Malta.
Malta Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Malta. Our specialist Malta skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Malta Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Malta Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Malta. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Malta Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Malta?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Malta?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Malta?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.