Corporate Services Limited Malta (CSL Malta)

About Corporate Services Limited Malta (CSL Malta)

Located in Valletta's Merchants Street, this boutique practice describes itself as one of the first financial services providers established in Malta, and it markets a single point of contact for setting up and administering companies on the island. Its team of lawyers, accountants and other specialists works on company formation, relocation of existing companies to Malta, fiduciary and trust arrangements, and accountancy and back-office support. A notable part of the offering is international: ship, private yacht and aircraft registration under Maltese rules, together with VAT questions for yacht leasing, and assistance for individuals applying for Maltese residence or citizenship. Audit and assurance work is provided through a member firm of a worldwide accounting association. The firm is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a trustee. Its website is presented in English.

Services

Company formation covers drafting the memorandum and articles, due diligence, registry filings and ongoing company administration. Fiduciary work includes trusts and foundations. Accounting and bookkeeping, tax advisory and VAT matters, including VAT treatment of yacht leasing and charter, are handled in-house, while audit is delivered through an affiliated firm. Maritime services comprise ship and yacht registration, and the practice also assists with aircraft registration, the Global Residence Programme and citizenship-by-investment applications.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✕ Payroll: not listed
• ✓ Audit: offered
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✓ Residency and visas: offered
• ✓ Corporate secretarial: offered
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed

Licences and registrations

• MFSA licence to act as trustee

As declared by the firm. Check a licence with the regulator before you rely on it.