Foreign persons and organizations wishing to reside, work, or establish enterprises in the country must have a bank account in the Country. Banks in Malta provide a variety of bank accounts for both individuals and businesses, ensuring that there is a feasible solution for any demand
Current bank accounts, which are also the most widely used, are available in the country, as are savings accounts, deposit accounts, and corporate accounts. Only Maltese firms are eligible for the last type of account. Furthermore, EU and non-EU citizens can open foreign currency bank accounts with Maltese banks.
What might you need to open a bank account in Malta?
It is not necessary to be a resident of Malta to open a bank account. Banking facilities are available to both inhabitants and non-residents, as well as EU and non-EU citizens.
As a result, if you wish to establish a Maltese monetary account, you’ll have to be set. Authorities in the country are known for requesting a lot of documentation, so have all of your credentials ready to go before you walk into the financial institution.
If you’re a person trying to start a checking, savings, or other personal accounts, you’ll almost certainly need to bring the following items with you:
- Your passport, as well as a duplicate of it or your Maltese Identity card;
- A recent power bill that verifies your residence;
- A recommendation letter from your current or prior bank, based on the bank, demonstrating that you have a solid credit score and no liabilities; and
- a form for applying.
You’ll need the following documents to take advantage of the perks of a Maltese business account:
- References from the banks with which the firm’s shareholders and executives currently have accounts;
- Replicates all owners’ and directors’ passports or local identification cards;
- Articles of association
- A letter of good status of the organization; and
- All founders and management must provide proof of address.
Establishing a company profile in Malta as an expatriate is nearly unattainable without the papers specified above. A record of insolvency or financial ruin is also a significant barrier to the procedure. A strong credit score is required by Maltese banks for you to create a profile with them, so if you have one, you shouldn’t have any concerns about the procedure.
Banking options in Malta
The following banking options are available in Malta:
Option 1: Local
Even as a non-resident, opening a wallet in Malta is often relatively simple. Most financial institutions will not refuse your business if you have a job or a legal justification for being in the country.
Most Maltese financial institutions do not impose monthly charges on current accounts and instead make money by collecting fees for transactions, and other products that are less common in other areas of the EU. Other banking products, such as ATM transactions, checks, overdrafts, and foreign transactions, are also charged by Maltese banks.
Option 2: Digital banking
Virtual or internet banks are full-fledged financial institutions that provide all or most of the standard monetary facilities. The key distinction is that they don’t have offices but do all of their business electronically. These financial institutions often provide a smaller set of products than the regular banks mentioned above, but at a lower cost and through a user-friendly site or phone app platform.
Option 3: Multinational
Multinational banks (MNBs) are financial institutions that function in more than one country. A considerable amount of big foreign multinational banks, including Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Akbank, CommBank, Raiffeisen, and others, have offices in the country. Only HSBC provides a full financial bundle that we believe is appealing to foreigners.
