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    Papilio Services

    Advisory & coordination service

    MFSA-authorised Malta company-services, tax, compliance and residence adviser with offices in Valletta and Amsterdam and an Authorised Registered Mandatory.

    Valletta, Malta

    Profile last checked by GVL: 6 Aug 2026

    Provider Snapshot

    Founded
    2012
    HQ
    Valletta, Malta
    Listed locations
    2
    Public team
    11-50
    Provider type
    Advisory & coordination service
    Programs
    Malta Residence, Global Residence Programme, The Residence Programme, Malta Retirement Programme, Startup Residence Programme, Nomad Residence Permit, Key Employee Initiative, Specialist Employee Initiative
    Notable
    MFSA-authorised company service provider · Malta company C55990 · Authorised Registered Mandatory ARM00905

    About Papilio Services

    Editorial summary

    Papilio Services is most relevant to clients combining Malta residence or special tax status with company formation, cross-border structuring, accounting and compliance. It is a regulated multidisciplinary adviser rather than a law firm; clients needing reserved legal representation should confirm which separately warranted lawyer will act.

    Papilio Services Limited is an international corporate, tax, compliance and residence-services provider founded in 2012, with offices in Valletta and Amsterdam. The Malta company (C55990) is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to act as a Company Service Provider, and the Malta Tax and Customs Administration lists it as Authorised Registered Mandatory ARM00905. The firm's residence practice covers Malta ordinary residence, the Global Residence Programme, The Residence Programme, the Malta Retirement Programme, the Startup Residence Programme, the Nomad Residence Permit, Key Employee Initiative and Specialist Employee Initiative, together with residence planning and tax-status advice. Its related corporate services include company formation and redomiciliation, mergers and acquisitions, registered office and administration, trusts and foundations, accounting, payroll, tax compliance, governance, risk and AML support. Thomas Jacobsen is a founder and director and an Authorised Registered Mandatory. He holds a University of Oslo law degree specialising in international tax, worked as a lawyer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force and spent ten years in PwC Malta's tax and legal department. His memberships include the Malta Institute of Taxation, Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, International Bar Association, Investment Migration Council, International Fiscal Association and STEP. Papilio is a multidisciplinary adviser rather than a law firm; clients needing legal representation should confirm which Maltese lawyer will act.

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    TJ

    Thomas Jacobsen

    Founder and Director; Authorised Registered Mandatory

    Papilio ServicesPartner

    Jurisdictions
    Malta, Netherlands
    Routes
    Malta Residence, Global Residence Programme, The Residence Programme and 3 more

    Firm-published professional

    Thomas Jacobsen is a founder and director of Papilio Services Limited and is presented by the firm as an Authorised Registered Mandatory for Malta tax-residence programmes. His official biography records a University of Oslo law degree specialising in international tax, earlier work as a lawyer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force and ten years in PwC Malta’s tax and legal department after relocating to Malta in 1997. He advises on cross-border corporate structures, Malta companies, trusts, funds, partnerships and foundations, tax compliance and residence planning for international private clients. His memberships include the Malta Institute of Taxation, Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, International Bar Association, Investment Migration Council, International Fiscal Association and STEP.

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    Services & routes

    Countries

    MaltaNetherlands

    Visa Types

    Malta Residence
    Global Residence Programme
    The Residence Programme
    Malta Retirement Programme
    Startup Residence Programme
    Nomad Residence Permit
    Key Employee Initiative
    Specialist Employee Initiative

    Specializations

    Digital Nomad Visa in Malta

    Services

    Malta residence programme assessment
    Global Residence Programme applications
    The Residence Programme applications
    Malta Retirement Programme applications
    Startup Residence Programme support
    Nomad Residence Permit support
    Key and Specialist Employee Initiative support
    Malta company formation and redomiciliation
    Corporate administration and registered office
    Personal and corporate tax planning and compliance
    AML, governance and regulatory compliance
    Trust, foundation, accounting and payroll coordination

    Published pricing & service standard

    Papilio publishes selected government and company-registration charges in programme and corporate guides but not a standard professional-fee schedule for residence planning. Request an itemised engagement covering advisory and application fees, company or trust work, tax and accounting, compliance, government charges, translations, property costs and renewal work.

    Pricing checked 6 Aug 2026; confirm the current scope in writing.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Papilio Services

    Is Papilio Services a law firm?

    No. Papilio Services Limited is an MFSA-authorised Company Service Provider and multidisciplinary tax, compliance and residence adviser. Confirm which separately warranted lawyer will provide any reserved legal representation.

    Which Malta residence routes does Papilio currently publish?

    The current site covers ordinary residence, the Global Residence Programme, The Residence Programme, Malta Retirement Programme, Startup Residence Programme, Nomad Residence Permit, Key Employee Initiative and Specialist Employee Initiative.

    Is Papilio an authorised Malta tax-programme intermediary?

    Yes. The Malta Tax and Customs Administration’s current list identifies Papilio Services Limited as Authorised Registered Mandatory ARM00905.

    Can Papilio coordinate company and tax work alongside residence planning?

    Yes. Its published scope includes company formation and redomiciliation, corporate administration, accounting, payroll, personal and corporate tax, governance, AML compliance, trusts and foundations.

    What public rating does Papilio Services have?

    The official site displays a 4.9/5 rating, and in August 2026 the Valletta office's Google listing showed 4.9 from seven reviews.

    Sources checked for this profile

    These links show where the profile's material facts came from and when each source was last checked. Firm-published information is identified separately from official records and external review data.

    • Papilio Services — key people (Thomas Jacobsen)
      firm website
      Checked 27 Aug 2026
    • Papilio Services Malta
      firm website

      Current corporate identity, MFSA authorisation statement, services, office, contact details and 2012 founding.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Papilio key people
      firm website

      Current Thomas Jacobsen, Louise Vella and Chris Armstrong biographies, education, experience, memberships, languages and portraits.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Papilio Malta residency services
      firm website

      Current list of supported Malta residence and tax-status programmes and accredited-agent positioning.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Papilio Malta tax system
      firm website

      Current Thomas Jacobsen Authorised Registered Mandatory statement and Malta tax-service scope.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • MTCA Authorised Registered Mandatories
      official registry

      Official current list identifying Papilio Services Limited as ARM00905.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Papilio privacy and legal entity notice
      firm website

      Official legal notice supporting Malta company number C55990 and registered Valletta address.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • MFSA registration certificate notice
      official registry

      MFSA publication recording a registration certificate issued to Papilio Services Limited.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Papilio Services LinkedIn
      firm website

      Current company size, offices, employees, services, founding year and MFSA-authorised CSP statement.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Papilio public rating match
      review platform

      Exact Malta business and phone match showing 4.9 from seven reviews; checked against the 4.9 rating displayed on Papilio’s current site.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026
    • Residency Malta programme regulations
      official registry

      Current official MPRP regulations used to distinguish the programme from Papilio’s currently published residence-service list.

      Checked 6 Aug 2026

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    Publicly listed locations

    Valletta, Malta

    Primary listed location

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

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    How Papilio Services compares in Malta

    Firm Verified Founded Focus
    Papilio ServicesThis firm Listed 2012 Malta Residence, Global Residence Programme +6
    ACT Advisory Listed 2014 Golden Visa, MPRP +1
    Arton Capital Listed 2006 Golden Visa, Citizenship by Investment +3
    Astons Listed 1989 Golden Visa, Citizenship by Investment +3

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