As global families increasingly seek robust, tailored solutions for wealth management, succession planning, and international investment structuring, Malta is gaining momentum as a trusted European hub.

Grant Thornton Malta is meeting this demand with an expanded offering designed specifically for multi-generational and closely held mature business, family offices and high net worth individuals (HNWIs), leveraging the country’s jurisdictional advantages and Grant Thornton’s own cross-border capabilities.

Malta’s emergence as a preferred destination for international families and their advisors stems from a combination of regulatory flexibility, EU membership, and a sophisticated financial services infrastructure. With a legal system rooted in both civil and common law traditions and a competitive tax framework, Malta offers an attractive and stable environment for long-term wealth preservation. The jurisdiction’s appeal is further enhanced by a network of professional services and financial institutions capable of delivering high-calibre support to global families.

Against this backdrop, Grant Thornton Malta has developed a comprehensive service offering that supports the full spectrum of needs typically encountered by single family offices, multi-generational business families, and HNWIs with complex investment profiles.

The firm assists clients in establishing dedicated family office structures, such as holding companies, private trust companies, foundations, and trusts, that serve as centralised platforms for managing wealth, coordinating strategy, and ensuring long-term governance.

A core part of the service is focused on succession and estate planning. Many of the families Grant Thornton advises are navigating transitions of leadership and ownership, often across generations with differing priorities and expectations.

Grant Thornton Malta provides strategic and legal guidance to help families structure control mechanisms, whether through differentiated economic interest and control rights, usufruct arrangements, or the establishment of cross-generational trusts that preserve governance values well beyond the founder's lifetime. These legal arrangements are not only technical tools, but also setups for ensuring clarity, continuity, and family unity over time.

Beyond structuring, Grant Thornton’s services address the more sensitive aspects of family wealth, including the dynamics of intergenerational involvement, dispute mitigation, and legacy planning.

With the increasing importance of values-based wealth management, Grant Thornton also supports clients in integrating philanthropic goals, educational priorities, and ESG considerations into their long-term plans. This is particularly relevant to a growing segment of wealth holders seeking purpose-driven stewardship.

While many of Grant Thornton Malta’s clients are Malta-based families, a significant portion are international clients, particularly from Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, who see Malta as a strategic entry point into the EU. Grant Thornton also works closely with wealth managers, legal advisors, and fund administrators who act on behalf of HNWIs and require Malta-compliant solutions for their clients.

The offering is further distinguished by its responsiveness to regulatory changes and global trends. As jurisdictions such as Switzerland and the UK experience increased scrutiny and regulation of international financial arrangements, Malta’s ability to provide EU-aligned, transparent, and efficient options has become a compelling alternative. Grant Thornton Malta brings not only technical depth and regulatory fluency, but also a personal approach to advisory work that resonates strongly with family clients.

What makes Grant Thornton Malta different is its mix of expert knowledge and a personal, hands-on approach. Instead of offering one-size-fits-all solutions, the firm takes time to understand each family’s unique situation – whether that involves international regulatory issues, planning for future generations, or including values like philanthropy in their plans.

Grant Thornton Malta’s team brings together legal, tax, and financial experts who work closely together to give clients a complete and well-coordinated service. This joined-up approach, along with a deep understanding of both local and international needs, makes Grant Thornton Malta a trusted partner for families who want to protect and grow their wealth over time.

As demand continues to grow for integrated, forward-looking advisory services, Grant Thornton Malta stands ready to help families preserve wealth, build legacy, and thrive across generations.

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