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Malta has always been on the forefront of technology and innovation.\u00a0 In the past months, a number of initiatives have been launched, aimed at establishing an innovative and attractive regulatory framework for entities operating in blockchain (and distributed ledger technologies), virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies, and for those entities interested in raising finance through an \u2018Initial Coin Offering\u2019 (ICO).<\/p>\n
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Initial reviews <\/p>\n Corporate <\/p>\n Tax <\/p>\n Banking <\/p>\n Advisory [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″]<\/p>\n Accounts and company maintenance <\/p>\n Drafting of agreements between the operating company and the tokenizer. <\/p>\n Regulatory <\/p>\n White Paper <\/p>\n Privacy Policy<\/a> \/ Terms of use\/Token Sale agreement [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″]<\/p>\n How can we help?<\/strong><\/p>\n We offer a wide\u00a0range of consultancy, tax, compliance and accountancy services to assist you throughout in each step of the application process. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals will not only assist you during pre-licensing process but will be able to provide you with the on-going support you may need with respect to regulatory compliance, accounting and tax matters.<\/p>\n For further information please contact the firm\u2019s tax and corporate services partner Stephen Balzan<\/a> (sbalzan@act.com.mt<\/a>).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″ custom_padding=”54px||54px|||” global_module=”595″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″ custom_padding=”||38px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_blurb title=”Corporate Taxation in Malta<\/a>” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjUwMCJ9fQ==@” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%101%%” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.3.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” body_text_align=”justify” text_orientation=”justified” height=”270px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n Maltese companies are subject to tax at the rate of 35% on their worldwide income and capital gains. 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This has been largely due to the growth in the e-commerce and the i-gaming industries.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjUxNCJ9fQ==@” button_text=”Learn More” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.9″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.3.4″ custom_padding=”||38px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_blurb title=”Initial Coin Offering (ICO) Services in Malta” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjUxNiJ9fQ==@” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%101%%” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.3.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” body_text_align=”justify” text_orientation=”justified” height=”290px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone”]Malta has always been on the forefront of technology and innovation. 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<\/strong>Proposed business model is analysed to assess whether it is subject to licensing or regulatory requirements.\u00a0 Our engagement then proceeds with a review of the proposed business and token generation (ICO). This is very important as there are different regulatory requirements applicable to (a) pure utility tokens (b) securities tokens and (c) hybrid tokens.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>We are able to assist to set up your corporate structure in Malta. Services<\/a> also include drafting of founders\/shareholders agreements<\/p>\n
<\/strong>We provide advice on Maltese tax matters relating to the ICO, business operations and any transfers.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Bank account opening in the ICO field may be a complicated process. We are able to assist to set up and open bank accounts with banks\/financial institutions.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Ongoing advisory services (on a case by case basis)<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Preparation of financial statements
Audit (performed by independent auditors)
Company maintenance & back office services<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Pre-ICO agreements and related documentation
Private token purchase agreements\/private placement
Agreements with the team and advisors of the project
Escrow Agreement
Bounty campaign<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Further regulatory advice (on a case by case basis).
Assistance with any licensing application (if required)
KYC advisory<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Drafting and review of the white paper. This is very important in order to avoid legal, compliance and regulatory issues<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Drafting the user documentation for the ICO website, e.g. Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, the list of disclaimers and risks associated with the participation in the token sale for publication on the website.<\/p>\n