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A detailed legal guide on the MiCA license in Malta. Secure a CASP status in Malta with the help of a trusted legal advisor.

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    Set-up of a complete, MiCA-compliant CASP company in Malta.

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    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICA IN MALTA

    CASP license in Malta - MiCA license in Malta

    As a member state of the European Union (EU), Malta is one of the countries that are in the active process of implementing the new CASP authorization procedure that would ensure full MiCA compliance for all local VASPs. The local NCA has issued clarifications regarding both the entities that were registered before December 30th of 2024 and new entities seeking authorization under the MiCA framework.
    Who is the NCA for MiCA implementation in Malta?
    The National Competent Authority (NCA) for MiCA implementation in Malta is the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This is the same regulator that was previously responsible for registering VASP entities in Malta. Therefore, the new rules for licensing applications are based on the existing VASP framework, which has been revamped in order to comply with MiCA.
    How much time do you have to apply for a CASP MiCA license in Malta?
    If you own a VASP entity in Malta that was registered before December 30th of 2024, you can benefit from a so-called grandfathering right. This is a defined period of time given to you for either preparing your transition to the CASP status (forming and submitting an application to the MFSA) or revoking your license and halting operations in Malta.

    In Malta, the grandfathering period for VASPs is 18 months, as per MiCA Article 143. It means that local crypto companies have until 1 July 2026 to finalize their CASP transitions.
    How to register a MiCA company in Malta?
    If you don’t own a Maltese company yet but want to apply for CASP status, you will need to establish an LLC first. With the assistance of Rengang’s team, it is possible to form a company in Malta in around 5-10 working days or up to 2 working weeks if done remotely.

    In order to incorporate a legal entity in Malta, you will have to submit a set of documents and provide additional information, including:

    Identity documents of all beneficiary owners, directors, and shareholders;
    3 options for the company’s desired name;
    The company’s email address;
    Short outline of the company’s activity;
    A notarized Power of Attorney (POA) in case of remote incorporation.
    Rengang has provided a detailed guide to forming an LLC in Malta on its dedicated page. There are no residency requirements for incorporating a Maltese LLC. The only substance requirement is having a registered company address.
    What is the corporate income tax for CASPs in Malta?
    As of 2025, the corporate income tax (CIT) rate in Malta is 35%, but the country offers certain incentives. Malta has adopted a full imputation system, which eliminates the double taxation on local companies’ profits. It is among the few countries in the world where the paid-out dividends give the right to an imputation credit.

    After the application of tax incentives, the effective corporate tax rate ranges between 0% and 10% in most cases.
    STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO THE MALTESE CASP LICENSE

    MiCA license in Malta — How to Apply

    The MFSA has issued the Authorisation Process Service Charter with guidelines for applying for a MiCA-compliant license in the country. Entities that belong to Category A (entities that have been granted a license under the VASP framework prior to 30 December 2024) may apply for the CASP status according to the Charter’s guidelines. Below, we have described the key points of the authorization process for the MiCA license in Malta. 

    STAGE1 2 weeks
    INCORPORATE A COMPANY IN MALTA
    The procedure starts with incorporating an LLC with a registered address in Malta. For it, you will have to:

    Provide basic identity information on beneficiaries, directors, and shareholders
    Provide the name of your company, corporate email address, and a short description of the company’s activities
    Submit a notarized Power of Attorney (if incorporating remotely)
    Pay an incorporation fee
    The only economic substance requirement in Malta by date is having a registered office in the country. The beneficiary and the director must be two separate people, but they are not required to be Maltese residents.

    Rengang provides assistance with the full package of documents for incorporating a Malta company. We also conduct remote incorporation on behalf of the client within a timeframe of approximately 2 weeks.
    STAGE2 1-2 weeks
    FORM AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MFSA
    After an LLC is formed, the company’s representative must prepare a CASP licensing application and submit it to the MFSA through the MFSA Licence Holder Portal (‘LH Portal’). While Malta is still amending its authorization process for CASPs, the main requirements are likely to be as follows:

    Company’s formation details and proposed name
    A diagram of the actual or proposed shareholding structure
    Indication of any previous regulatory history, including applications filed with other regulators
    Identity info and contacts of the company’s representative (where applicable)
    Proposed organizational structure and info on the directors and key employees
    An outline of the business structure, strategy, local substance, and potential risks
    Forming this documentation properly requires a high level of legal know-how. Rengang is ready to assist you with the paperwork and its submission to the regulator and free you of the hassle.
    STAGE3 2-3 months
    EXPECT YOUR APPLICATION TO BE VERIFIED AND APPROVED
    After the submission of the intention and payment of the application fee, the MFSA will need 5 working days to verify the application. If the MFSA establishes that the application has not been submitted in full, the applicant will have 20 working days to identify and bridge the existing gaps.
    STAGE4 1 month
    SECURE A BANK ACCOUNT FOR YOUR MALTESE CASP
    Incorporating an LLC in Malta includes a paid-up share capital requirement. Consequently, it is also necessary to secure a bank account to deposit the share capital. We advise you to contact Rengang for prompt and effective assistance in registering with a bank of your choice.

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