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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 2024

Liquidation Process In Malta: Voluntary Winding Up Explained

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Liquidation may be a step that needs to be considered by a director of a Maltese company when a company is no longer needed or has become insolvent. The process involves placing the company into dissolution.

MaltaCorporate/Commercial Law
Laura Camilleri
Laura Camilleri

Liquidation may be a step that needs to be considered by a director of a Maltese company when a company is no longer needed or has become insolvent. The process involves placing the company into dissolution, winding up the company's operations, distributing its assets, and ultimately dissolving it. The result would be that the company is completely closed down, struck off the Malta Business Registry and its legal existence ends.

Key Differences Between the Concepts of 'Dissolution' and 'Liquidation' in Malta

It is important to understand the distinction between dissolution and liquidation concepts in Malta, as these terms are often used interchangeably and understanding the difference is helpful in navigating the process effectively.

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