EMD Advocates

About EMD Advocates

Operating from the Valletta Waterfront, this Maltese practice combines a law firm, EMD Advocates, with a consultancy arm, EMD Advisory. The legal side advises Maltese and overseas clients across iGaming, financial services, trusts, tax, intellectual property, aviation, ship and yacht registration and employment. The advisory side focuses on setting up and administering companies, tax consultancy, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, recruitment and ICT support. A group trustee company holds an MFSA authorisation. A significant part of the offering is aimed at people and businesses arriving from abroad, including guidance on the main Maltese residence and citizenship programmes, a nomad residence permit and a startup residence route. Advisory work for family businesses, covering succession and funding, adds a further niche. The management team is made up of partners and associate directors for accounting, VAT and advisory services.

Services

Company incorporation and administration sit alongside accounting and bookkeeping, management reporting, VAT compliance and reporting, liaison with banks, business plans, liquidations and arrangements for audit. Payroll outsourcing covers registration with the employment and tax authorities, social security calculations, periodic returns, payslips, salary payments and help with work permits and residence cards. Tax consultancy addresses companies, individuals, trusts, shipping, aircraft and gaming businesses. The firm also supports licensing for funds, electronic money institutions and iGaming operators, and handles residence and citizenship applications.

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

Licences and registrations

• EMD Trust Services Limited: MFSA authorisation to act as trustee and co-trustee

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