The financial services industry has been one of the main driving
forces behind Malta's economic success over the past 15 years
and it is without a doubt that Malta's European Union
membership has been a major role player within this success story.
Malta's full EU membership ensures that the island is
adequately equipped to provide
a one-stop-shop service to any reputable entity
and/or person who wishes to establish presence in Malta and/or
passport in/out of the island (as the case may be).
Malta now houses numerous businesses ranging from hedge funds to insurance distributors, fund managers,
credit institutions, forex operators and investment services
providers, amongst others. The island's status as a Member
State instils a sense of security and ensures that the jurisdiction
maintains high regulatory standards, which in turn result in added
value to Malta's reputation as a European financial services
hub. Furthermore, Malta boasts low set-up and operational