Why Choose A Maltese Foundation?

This Article begins by reviewing a number of generic reasons to use a foundation and then considers the specific characteristics and benefits that can be provided by a Malta foundation.

Why Establish a Foundation?

There are numerous reasons why a foundation may be of benefit, each of which are relevant in terms of Malta private foundations:

• Asset protection: if a home country is not politically or economically stable, a foundation can be established overseas and assets transferred into it (professional advice should always be taken in the home country, prior to any transfer taking place).
• Confidentiality: the foundation deed must state the foundation's name, its registered address, a description of the initial endowment with which it was formed, and its purposes and objects.