Private Client and Wealth Structuring
Malta is a compelling jurisdiction for establishing or relocating a family office, a trust or a foundation within a well‑regulated European environment. Its stable legal framework, EU membership and growing regulatory clarity make it well suited to long‑term wealth management. It offers a rare combination of civil law and common law influences, allowing families to structure through companies, trusts and foundations within a single EU jurisdiction. This flexibility is particularly valuable for families spanning multiple generations, geographies, and asset classes.
Dixcart Malta works closely with families and their advisers to establish, manage and support structures tailored to individual objectives.
Our Services
Family offices are increasingly used by wealthy families seeking flexibility, privacy and greater control over their investments and affairs, particularly as families move into the third and fourth generations.
Family offices established in Malta can centralise investment oversight, asset holding, governance and succession planning, supported by a sophisticated professional ecosystem. Recent regulatory developments supporting Single Family Office models further enhance Malta’s position as a private wealth hub.
We assist families with the establishment and ongoing management of family offices, integrating governance, investment oversight, succession planning and lifestyle considerations in line with long‑term and intergenerational goals.
Recent regulatory developments supporting Single Family Office models further enhance Malta’s position as a private wealth hub.
Trusts play a central role in asset protection and Maltese trust law provides flexibility which enables families to structure arrangements that reflect long‑term objectives while maintaining appropriate governance and oversight. By separating legal ownership from beneficial entitlement, a Malta trust can help protect family assets, provide continuity for future generations and offer an additional layer of long‑term stability. Trusts may be structured to meet a wide range of private client objectives, including wealth preservation, succession planning and philanthropic aims, within a well‑regulated and internationally recognised framework.
Foundations are often used by families seeking a structured, transparent and enduring vehicle for wealth preservation, succession planning and asset protection. A Malta foundation is a distinct legal entity with its own legal personality, allowing it to own assets, enter contracts and operate independently from its founder. This separation provides clarity of ownership and governance, making foundations particularly attractive for families wishing to formalise long‑term arrangements and ensure continuity across generations.
Foundations may be established for private, family or philanthropic purposes and are often favoured where greater certainty, control and visibility are required.
Why Wealth Structuring in Malta?
Recent regulatory updates introduced by the Malta Financial Services Authority have strengthened Malta’s appeal, showing the intention to reinforce Malta’s position as a jurisdiction of choice for such structures.
Malta is also one of a limited number of jurisdictions to offer both trusts and foundations within the same legal system, allowing for tailored structuring solutions.
Our Malta team supports individuals, families and international investors with tailored private client solutions, including family office services, trusts and foundations, succession planning and long‑term wealth preservation.
With more than five decades of trusted private client experience across the Dixcart Group, our team is grounded in a deep understanding of private wealth and family dynamics. From Malta’s strategic Mediterranean location, we deliver holistic, bespoke solutions that navigate regulatory complexity while reflecting each family’s values, legacy and long‑term ambitions.
To discuss how we can support your objectives, please contact Dixcart Malta for an initial, confidential conversation.
