Are there any restrictions on foreign investment in Malta?
There are no constraints on direct foreign investment or foreign participation in Maltese industrial companies and joint ventures. 3.5 Where can I get information on Corporate Tax and VAT? Detailed information on the tax system in Malta can be found on www.ird.gov.mt while information on VAT can be obtained from the VAT Department on www.vat.gov.mt 3.6 Can I patent my idea for a business before someone else uses it? For information on patents, trade marks, copyrights etc, contact the Industrial Property Registration office on Tel: (+356) 2569 0223 Fax: (+356) 2569 0388 3.7 Which companies have invested in Malta? Many renowned firms have chosen Malta as a base for their operations. These include Actavis, Baxter, Cardinal Health, Crimsonwing, De La Rue Currency & Security Print, Dedicated Micros, Fraser Eagle, Hetronic, HSBC, Lufthansa Technik, Playmobil, Siegfried Generics, STMicroelectronics, Toly Products, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, and Uniblue Systems. The ICT sector is also well
