The ideal first port of call for any prospective investor, whether local or foreign, is surely Malta Enterprise, the country’s economic development agency. Its services include pre-investment fact finding to acquaint potential investors with the realities of operating in Malta, allocation of industrial space, access to finance, investment credits, and bespoke schemes to assist in export activities, research and development, and more, giving beneficiaries a competitive edge.
The agency also operates Business1st, a one-stop-shop platform that serves as a single point of contact to Government business information and services. The recently revamped digital service, launched in 2024, has made setting up a company easier than ever, eliminating the need to fill out similar forms for different agencies and significantly streamlining the entire registration process. More digital services will be added as part of a multi-year plan to reduce bureaucracy and fully leverage digital systems – efforts that are set to make incorporation in Malta smoother and more efficient.
To extract the utmost value from these services, companies and individuals looking to start operations in Malta should engage with Malta Enterprise at the earliest stage possible, and be frank about their investment goals and needs. The team has extensive experience in lending an ear and extending a hand – use it!
