Malta's Family Office Residency Pathway

A structured pathway enabling high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices to establish a presence in Malta and within the European Union through a residency route intrinsically linked to family office structures. In December 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and the Residency Malta Agency issued a Joint MFSA and Residency Malta Agency Communication on a New Residency Scheme for Family Offices. This allows non-EU ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) and qualifying senior employees to apply for residence permits when linked to an MFSA-authorised family office entity (or branch). Authorisation can include licences, registrations, or approvals under relevant laws (e.g., Investment Services Act), as family offices typically operate through vehicles like holding companies, trusts, or funds.