Griffiths + Associates is the sole Maltese representative member firm of PrimeGlobal, one of the top five largest associations of independent accounting firms and business advisors in the world.
Furthermore, Managing and Tax Director Peter Griffiths is the Regional Council member of Prime Global Southern European region. He regularly meets and interacts with member firms and with this comes additional expertise to meet growing client needs, both internationally and domestically.
In this way, the firm expands its resources through membership in Prime Global, combining a personalized approach with multinational support across more than 130 countries. Membership in PrimeGlobal has been one of the best strategic moves in Griffiths + Associates success, with high-quality and strong reputation being key.
Personal consultation with International Tax Adviser
Arrange your initial consultation with our International Tax Advisers and take the first step towards understanding how to manage, protect and optimise your global tax position
- Tax planning
- Tax optimisation
- International Tax
- Tax compliance
- Indirect tax services
- Tax preparation and filling
- Business advisory
- Family office
- AML compliance
- EU Funding
- Malta Holding Company advisory
- Back-office services
- Indirect tax services
- Corporate tax computation
- Forecasting & budgeting
- Government schemes & Grants
- Malta accountants (CPA) services
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll services
- VAT Returns
- Preparation of financial statements
Griffiths + Associates is one of the only few MFSA Approved Auditors to audit retirement schemes
A testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and compliance with standards
Being an approved Auditor by the MFSA, and having experts with a full range of specialist in-house expertise in all pension-related fields – Alex Micallef, Jason Stivala, and David Cassar – Griffiths + Associates carries out audits of retirement schemes in Malta.
Tax Department
Mr Peter J Griffiths
Managing & Tax Director
▪ Certified Public Accountant,
a Registered Auditor,
licensed to act as an administrator of Private Foundations by the MFSA,
a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants, the Malta Institute of Taxation, the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, Confederation Fiscale Europeen, and the International Tax Planning Association, and
the Council member of Prime Global Southern European region.
▪ 20+ years of professional experience speaks for itself:
Tax and estate planning advisory to HNWI; VAT structures and planning; advisory on a series of international tax structures involving companies, trusts, foundations; setting up and tax advisory services on various international cross border structures; company formation and tax advisory services companies and holding vehicles; and mergers and corporate divisions in Malta.
▪ Language skills: English, Maltese, Italian, French.
Accounting Department
Mr Anton Magro
Director – Accounting/VAT compliance Department
▪ Business and Computing degree,
Certified Public Accountant,
a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
▪ Worked at major I.T firm providing business consultancy to clients on their financial systems and company processes.
Joined Griffiths + Associates in 2015 as Accounts Manager, heading the Accounting Department.
Now Mr Magro is a Director and one of the shareholders of the advisory company.
In 2022, Griffiths + Associates acted as reporting accountants on a public bond issue in Malta – it is, inter alia, a merit of the Accounting Department headed by Mr Magro.
▪ Language skills: English, Maltese, Italian
Audit Department
Mr Jason Stivala
Audit Director
▪ Certified Public Accountant,
a Registered Auditor,
holds a Diploma in Taxation from the Malta Institute of Taxation,
a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
▪ 15+ years of experience delivering accounting, auditing and assurance services with local companies and international listed groups, including audit engagements at a “Big 4” audit firm in Malta.
▪ Joined Griffiths + Associates in March 2019 as an Audit Manager, and was promoted as an Audit Director in May 2022.
Being a perfectionist by nature and having exceptional skills at utilizing electronic databases and audit software to review audit engagements, Mr Stivala brought auditing quality to the highest level in the audit firm.
At Griffiths + Associates he is the lead external auditor of the statutory audit of a State Agency. He is also the lead auditor of the statutory audit of a retirement scheme administrator licensed by the MFSA and three personal retirement schemes.
At Griffiths + Associates he conducts review engagements and assurance engagements other than audits or reviews of historical financial information.
▪ Language skills: English, Maltese, Italian, French
Mr Alexander Micallef
Audit Director
▪ Certified Public Accountant,
a Registered Auditor,
a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
▪ 30 years of professional experience in the field of auditing, the provision of accounting, and taxation services.
▪ Joined Griffiths + Associates in 2006, leading the Audit Department.
Possessing sound knowledge of auditing standards, compliance standards, risk management methodologies, and remarkable experience in audits of local and international firms in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, co-operatives in the agricultural and transport sector, shipping companies, investment funds and the gaming sector, Mr Micallef became a real expert in audit and assurance services.
▪ Language skills: English, Maltese, Italian.
Advisory Department
Mr Riccardo Baldoni
Advisory Manager
▪ Certified Public Accountant,
a Registered Auditor.
▪ Working for large-size European companies in senior positions, gained exceptional experience in the field of mergers and acquisitions, management control systems, business organization and procedures, and accounting systems.
Joined Griffiths + Associates in 2015, leading the Advisory Department.
▪ Language skills: English, Italian.
Legal & Compliance Department
Adv. David Lorenzo A.
Compliance & MLRO
▪ Lawyer ¦ LL. D., LL.M. Eur, M.A. Int. Rel., BA. Pol. Sc., CAMS,
a member of the Chamber of Advocates and a European Lawyer registered with the CCBE,
certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
▪ Mr Lorenzo’s multifaceted career included positions with the Council of the European Union, being an Advisor on EU policies for Maltese Business Associations, a Diplomatic Mission in Australia as well as international affairs in Italy and Spain.
Joined Griffiths + Associates in 2018, leading the Legal & Compliance Department.
▪ Language skills: English, Spanish, Italian, French.
Griffiths + Associates
Is Your Trusted Partner For Gaming Compliance
Following changes to Approved Audit Service Provider Policy, Griffiths + Associates Limited officially attained recognition as an approved ‘Statutory Auditor’ by the Malta Gaming Authority
News:
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2024 Insights Congress – EMEA | November 18-21, Lisbon, Portugal
Griffiths + Associates participate in International Partnering Event of the Posidonia Web Forum Week – eMariMatch 2020, the brokerage forum organised by the Enterprise Europe Network, which will take place online on 29 and 30 October 2020. Griffiths + Associates specialize to work with international business and ship owners to cater with full array of maritime services referring to the ship registration under Malta flag, company incorporation for ship-owning corporate entities and other types of business, and also full range of financial and corporate service, advisory in Maritime law, taxation and business.
20.11.2024 -
Decarbonising the Future: Shore to Ship Leadership Conference Malta | Happening now
Griffiths + Associates participate in International Partnering Event of the Posidonia Web Forum Week – eMariMatch 2020, the brokerage forum organised by the Enterprise Europe Network, which will take place online on 29 and 30 October 2020. Griffiths + Associates specialize to work with international business and ship owners to cater with full array of maritime services referring to the ship registration under Malta flag, company incorporation for ship-owning corporate entities and other types of business, and also full range of financial and corporate service, advisory in Maritime law, taxation and business.
08.11.2024 -
Work or Vacation? How about Workation! | PrimeGlobal’s Workation Initiative
Griffiths + Associates participate in International Partnering Event of the Posidonia Web Forum Week – eMariMatch 2020, the brokerage forum organised by the Enterprise Europe Network, which will take place online on 29 and 30 October 2020. Griffiths + Associates specialize to work with international business and ship owners to cater with full array of maritime services referring to the ship registration under Malta flag, company incorporation for ship-owning corporate entities and other types of business, and also full range of financial and corporate service, advisory in Maritime law, taxation and business.
25.07.2024
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WJP Rule of Law Index 2024
07.11.2024 -
We continue discussing issues related to client onboarding in the context of Corporate Services
We continue discussing issues related to client onboarding in the context of corporate services
01.04.2024 -
Griffiths + Associates’ Client Onboarding Process
Reasons to relocate yourself and your business to Malta.
29.02.2024 -
Reasons to relocate yourself and your business to Malta
Reasons to relocate yourself and your business to Malta.
22.02.2024 -
Discussing a rather ambiguous question: “Is Malta a tax haven?”
Discussing a rather ambiguous question: “Is Malta a tax haven?” Malta’s tax system includes the concept of “economic substance,” which means that companies should have a real presence in Malta, including physical offices, employees, and activities.
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Malta Nomad Residence Permit, new tax rules 2024
On December 2023, the Ministry for Finance and Employment has issued Updated Nomad Residence Permits Rules, LN 277 of 2023, coming into effect on 1 January 2024
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EU funding | Business Grants and other incentives for startup
Through our proficiency in EU funding we can support you to identify the right funding source for project ideas and apply on your behalf for business grants and other incentives.
26.10.2023 -
Auditing iGaming Entities 2024
Auditing iGaming Entities 2024: for more information about our igaming audit services, or to find out how we can become your CPA partner, contact us.
23.10.2023 -
EU Funded Projects – Horizon programs for the startups in Malta
EU funded projects overview 2021-2027. We keep you updated on the new opportunities provided by EIT Urban Mobility and other EU funded projects in Malta. Follow us and you always catch the opportunity for the good start and further promotion of your innovative ideas!
15.10.2023 -
Malta Yacht Leasing – Vat Issues 2024
Guidelines on the VAT treatment for pleasure yacht leasing in Malta 2022. It opens the possibility for the yacht owners to benefit from VAT optimization.
16.08.2023 -
Malta Double Tax Treaties 2024
Let’s find out more about Malta UK double tax treaty as part relating directly to the competitive tax regime.
08.05.2023 -
Tax rates in Malta and Taxation system 2024
Tax system in Malta: take a dive into Malta taxation for individuals and businesses: tax benefits, Indirect taxes and Direct taxes in Malta. Expert Tax Advice.
24.02.2023 -
Yacht and ship registration procedure under Malta flag 2024
Ship Registration Procedure in Malta is very simple and straight forward provided all documentation is in order: commercial ships, yacht, superyacht and vessel.
10.02.2023 -
Family Office Malta approach 2024: private family foundations
By working with us, your family office gets a robust platform for managing the family’s foundation without hiring additional staff or building infrastructure.
01.12.2022 -
How To Start A Business In Malta 2024 | A Step By Step Guide
If you are looking to set up your new business in Malta, there are important steps you need. We have put together an easy to follow step by step guide to help you get started.
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Corporate Tax in Malta – an overview 2024
The corporate tax rate in Malta is set at 35% and companies incorporated in Malta are subjected to tax in Malta on their worldwide income. However, Malta offers a highly efficient fiscal regime that eliminates double taxation on taxed company profits distributed as dividends.
18.06.2022 -
VAT (Value Added Tax) in Malta | Guide 2024
Need help with your Malta VAT compliance? Griffiths + Associates has a range of solutions that can help your business depending on where and how you trade.
09.05.2022 -
Moving to Malta 2024: personalised relocation services
Moving to Malta can occur for many different reasons. How can we help with your move to Malta? Our Malta relocation services: Retirement and Residency Programs.
15.04.2022 -
Capital Gains Tax Malta 2024 & Property Transfer Tax in Malta
The transfer of immovable property in Malta is subject to the Property Transfer Tax instead of capital gains tax. We have a team of tax advisors who are capable of deftly handling all the complexities of capital gains tax in Malta and property transfer tax Malta.
14.04.2022