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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.
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- 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
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.
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We are here to help you navigate the latest information and provide expert advice – our multilingual advisors are at hand to assist.
Griffiths+Associates Expert Publications:
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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 -
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.
09.04.2023 -
Taxation system in Malta 2023-2024 – Expert Overview
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 2023-2024
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 2023: 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 2023 | 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.
05.11.2022 -
Corporate Tax in Malta – an overview 2023
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 2023
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 -
Capital Gains Tax Malta 2023 & 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 -
Malta Budget 2022
How will the new Budget 2022 measures impact you and your business? Our comprehensive summary offers a look into the salient points of the new Budget document
01.01.2022 -
Business in Malta | Fees, taxes and process 2023
Let’s talk frankly about company registration in Malta. We are going to look at the current state of affairs, important issues that merit attention and mistakes that should definitely not be made.
It’s all over the Internet advertising such “Do you want to register your company in Malta?”, “Start your business with the one of the best tax-rates in Europe and little paperwork” or “Malta company formation – Register a business in 5 days” – most of such content is about hypothetical possibilities, half-truths, and questionable tax tricks.
So let us begin discussing “Company formation in Malta”, with what’s most important.29.09.2021 -
Benefits of yacht registration under Malta Flag 2023
Griffiths + Associates specializes in registration of all sized yachts and all types of ships in highly reputable Maltese jurisdiction.
22.07.2021 -
Malta Ship registration – ultimate guide 2023
Registration Procedure For Superyacht In Commercial Use. Documentation Applicable For The Ship Registration. Procedure Of Registration For Private Boat.
20.06.2021
Malta Financial News 2023:
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“Malta’s attractiveness to Italian investors, entrepreneurs and families” | September 13, 2023
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.
12.09.2023 -
Monaco yacht show 2023
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.
25.08.2023 -
EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” & Funding Opportunities
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.
19.07.2023
