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Crypto and digital asset issuers seeking MiCA (EU crypto framework), Malta
MFSA was an early VASP (virtual asset service provider) supervisor and is now MiCA (EU crypto framework) national competent authority. English contracts, common law influenced company law, and full participation exemption on qualifying dividends round out the structure.
MFSA / MiCAParticipation exemptionEnglish admin
Start setup {placement} 4 min · no card required
Corp tax
35%
Fastest setup
2 weeks
Tax treaties
70
Region
Europe
What you'll need
- No resident director required
- Local registered office required
- Economic-substance test applies
- Minimum capital: EUR 1,165
- Administrative language: English
- Legal system: Civil law
Tax and treaty profile
- Corporate tax 35%
- Effective rate ~5%
- Tax treaties 70
- VAT rate 18%
- Withholding on dividends 0%
Key treaty partners
UKGermanyItalyUAESingaporeChina
Banking and payments
- Banking takes 2 to 4 weeks with KYC
- Stripe supported
- Wise supported
- Crypto banking available
- EMI license framework available
Considerations
If any beneficial owner is a US person
The 6/7 refund creates PFIC and GILTI exposure for US shareholders, and the system is under continuous EU scrutiny. If your cap table includes US persons:
6/7 refundPFIC + GILTIEU scrutiny