The island of Malta is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, just 80 km south of Sicily and 284 km from the shores of North Africa. Forming part of the European Union, the Schengen area, and the Euro zone, Malta has a population of around 516,000 and an area of 316 sqm. Despite being the smallest EU Member State, Malta has a strong economy and over the years it has earned a reputation as one of Europe's preferred locations for doing business.
 

Malta’s tax laws are compatible with those of the EU. The workforce is well educated and multilingual. Both Maltese and English are the official languages of the country and business is mainly conducted in English. Together with its diversified economy with strong ICT, finance and tourism sectors, low unemployment levels, richness in history, Mediterranean climate, and good flight connections Malta is an ideal location for working, living and doing business.  
 

There are a number of benefits for investors when considering Malta as a business base. Malta offers very attractive tax platforms both for companies and shareholders alike. It has over the years developed a highly respected and regulated financial services industry which attracts world class companies and highly qualified individuals within the financial services sector.