GVZH Advocates

About GVZH Advocates

Based in Valletta, this Maltese law firm traces its roots to separate practices that stretch back several decades and now employs more than fifty professionals and support staff. It combines legal advice with a related trustee and corporate services company that has held an MFSA licence since 1998, allowing foreign and local clients to handle incorporation, administration and legal questions under one roof. Work for overseas businesses includes moving online gaming operations to Malta, obtaining financial services and fintech licences, ship and yacht registration, and relocation support for individuals and families moving to the islands. In-house compliance, accounting and corporate teams look after due diligence, beneficial ownership reporting and day-to-day administration. Sector groups cover gaming, financial services, payments, shipping, film, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and telecoms, and the firm is led by a managing partner.

Services

Services include incorporation of Maltese companies, company secretary and directorship services, fiduciary work, trusts and foundations, and help opening Maltese bank and payment accounts. An accounting team provides bookkeeping, periodic management accounts, payroll, VAT and corporate tax compliance, plus technical support during statutory audits. Advisers also guide individuals on residence and permit routes, including residence programmes, work permits and citizenship, and on the tax implications of relocating.

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

Licences and registrations

• GVZH Trustees Limited: MFSA licence (trustee and corporate services) since 1998

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