Services

Aviation

Comprehensive aviation services for aircraft owners, including registration, crew payroll, and advisory guidance.

Zeta offers comprehensive aviation services for aircraft owners, including registration, crew payroll administration, and advisory guidance. Malta qualifies as a competitive EU jurisdiction governed by the Aircraft Registration Malta Act (2010).

Aircraft Registration in Malta

Malta offers numerous advantages as an aircraft registration jurisdiction:

  • Attractive corporate tax framework
  • Robust legal infrastructure with extensive double taxation treaties
  • High safety and security standards
  • No withholding tax on lease payments from non-resident lessors
  • Transparent rights documentation
  • Competitive depreciation periods
  • No taxable fringe benefits for private aircraft use by non-resident shareholders or employees in international transport operations

Registration Flexibility

  • Aircraft registrable before construction completion
  • Co-ownership and fractional interests permitted
  • Diverse registrant eligibility — EU/EEA citizens, Swiss nationals, approved jurisdictions
  • Simple de-registration process via written request

International registrants must appoint a Malta-based resident agent. Registration fees range from EUR 60 to EUR 750 depending on aircraft weight.

Air Operator's Certificate (AOC)

Required for public transport flights. Valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

Air Operator's License (AOL)

Required for flights for reward or business purposes worldwide. Remains valid indefinitely if requirements are maintained. A valid Air Operator's Certificate is required prior to issuance.

Publications

Aviation in Malta (AOC & AOL) Aircraft Leasing
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A resident agent is a Malta-based entity appointed to act on behalf of an aircraft owner in relation to registration and regulatory matters with the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate.
Yes, non-residents can register aircraft in Malta, typically through a Malta-registered company and with the appointment of a resident agent.
Malta offers a VAT reduction scheme for commercial aircraft, and its EU membership means Malta-registered aircraft can operate freely within the EU.
Yes. Zeta provides resident agent services and assists with the full aircraft registration process in Malta.

Discuss Your Aviation Needs

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