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    Best Malta Golden Visa Lawyers (2026)

    The best Malta Golden Visa lawyers explain the legal parts of an MPRP case and identify the Residency Malta Licensed Agent responsible for submitting it. Compare 17 providers by agent-licence evidence, lawyer credentials, service model, fees and five-year support.

    Bar-number check: 3 of 17 listed firms have a lawyer with a verified bar number. How we verify

    A Malta Golden Visa lawyer works on the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP). Residency Malta lists a €60,000 administrative fee, a €37,000 government contribution, a €2,000 NGO donation, and a home bought for at least €375,000 or rented from €14,000 a year, kept for five years. It grants residence, not citizenship.

    You must also show capital assets of at least €500,000, of which €150,000 is financial, or €650,000, of which €75,000 is financial, and the application must go through a Licensed Agent. Figures checked 26 Sep 2026.

    Last reviewed: 23 September 2026 - Reviewed by the Golden Visa Lawyers editorial team

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    Compare the Best Malta Golden Visa Lawyers and MPRP Providers

    H

    Harvey Law Group

    Law firm

    Bar-verified

    Portugal, Greece, Italy, Malta+30 more
    Golden VisaCitizenship by InvestmentCitizenship by Ancestry+7 more
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    A

    ACT Advisory

    Advisory service

    Malta
    Golden VisaMPRPCorporate Services

    Malta advisory firm assisting private clients and businesses with residence planning, tax and corporate services.

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    A

    Arton Capital

    Advisory service

    Portugal, Greece, Malta, Cyprus+12 more
    Golden VisaCitizenship by InvestmentResidency by Investment+2 more

    Investment-migration advisory firm helping clients assess second residence and citizenship options through impact-investment programs worldwide.

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    A

    Astons

    Consultancy

    United Arab Emirates, Greece, United Kingdom, Portugal+5 more
    Golden VisaCitizenship by InvestmentResidency by Investment+2 more

    Dubai-headquartered investment-migration consultancy founded in London in 1989, with seven current office contacts and support for residence, citizenship, investment and relocation matters.

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    C

    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Law firm

    Malta
    Golden VisaMPRPCitizenship by Naturalisation+1 more

    Maltese law firm advising entrepreneurs, investors, HNW families and executives on Malta residence, citizenship, immigration, tax and private-client planning.

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    C

    CS Global Partners

    Advisory service

    St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda+8 more
    Citizenship by InvestmentCaribbean CBIResidency by Investment

    London-based investment-migration advisory supporting residence and citizenship planning across several jurisdictions. It is an advisory consultancy rather than a Maltese law firm.

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    C

    CSB Group

    Advisory service

    Malta
    Golden VisaMPRPNomad Residence+1 more

    Malta corporate and private-client advisory group. CSB International Limited appears on the current Residency Malta agent list under RES-CSBI, with Malcolm Ferrante as the named licence holder.

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    F

    Fenech & Fenech Advocates

    Law firm

    Malta
    MPRPCitizenship by Naturalisation

    Valletta law firm advising on Malta residence, immigration, tax, property and private-wealth matters. Fenech & Fenech Advocates appears on the current Residency Malta agent list under RES-FENE.

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    G

    Get Golden Visa

    Advisory service

    Portugal, Greece, Malta, Italy+7 more
    Golden VisaD7 VisaD8 Digital Nomad Visa+2 more

    Independent international residence and citizenship advisory founded in 2014, with published offices in London, Lisbon, Athens and Istanbul. It is not a Maltese law firm.

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    G

    Global Citizen Solutions

    Advisory service

    Portugal, Greece, Italy, Cyprus+15 more
    Golden VisaCitizenship by InvestmentD7 Visa+6 more

    UK-registered investment-migration advisory helping international clients compare residence and citizenship options. It is an advisory consultancy rather than a Maltese law firm.

    Consult FreeFees $5,000 - $10,000
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    G

    GSC International

    Law firm

    Bar-verified

    Portugal, Greece, Malta
    Golden VisaInvestor VisaCitizenship by Investment

    MPRP clients need a separately identified Residency Malta Licensed Agent.

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    G

    GVZH Advocates

    Law firm

    Malta
    MPRPCitizenship by Naturalisation

    Malta law firm advising on immigration, residence, corporate, tax and regulatory matters. GVZH Advocates appears on the current Residency Malta agent list under RES-GVZH.

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    Individual Golden Visa Lawyers for Malta

    MB

    Murat Bozfakıoğlu

    Chief Markets & Clients Officer

    GSC International

    Firm jurisdictions
    Portugal, Greece, Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, Investor Visa, Citizenship by Investment

    Firm-published professional

    Murat Bozfakıoğlu is GSC International’s Chief Markets & Clients Officer and, according to his firm biography, leads its citizenship, residence by investment and global mobility division from Dubai. The firm says he graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute as an industrial engineer in 2003, holds an MBA from Koç University, and brings 19 years of international marketing, sales and strategic-partnership experience. He is presented here as a senior adviser, not as a lawyer or bar member.

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    MC

    Maria Chetcuti Cauchi

    Advocate — Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation and 1 more

    Firm-published professional

    Maria Chetcuti Cauchi is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta as a member of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2003.

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    DA

    Dr Alexei Dalli

    Associated Attorney and Authorised Registered Mandatory

    Zenturo AdvisoryIndependent counsel

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation

    Firm-published professional

    Dr Alexei Dalli is a Malta lawyer associated with Zenturo materials. The current Residency Malta list names him under RES-DALI as a sole practitioner, so applicants should confirm whether he or another licensed entity would contract for and submit the MPRP application.

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    DF

    Daniel-Luc Farrugia

    Fenech & Fenech Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation

    Firm-published professional

    Daniel-Luc Farrugia is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta with Fenech & Fenech Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2022.

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    CB

    Chantal Bezzina

    Fenech & Fenech Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation

    Firm-published professional

    Chantal Bezzina is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta with Fenech & Fenech Advocates.

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    ED

    Edward Debono

    Fenech & Fenech Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation

    Firm-published professional

    Edward Debono is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta with Fenech & Fenech Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 1982.

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    DJ

    Dr. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti

    Senior Partner – Citizenship, Residency & Private Client Tax

    Chetcuti Cauchi AdvocatesPartner

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation and 1 more

    Firm-published professional

    Co-founder and senior partner at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. Jean-Philippe advises on Malta and European residence and citizenship programmes, private-client tax, trusts, estate planning and family-office structures.

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    CM

    Charlene Mifsud

    Advocate — Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation and 1 more

    Firm-published professional

    Charlene Mifsud is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta as a member of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2021.

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    JG

    Joseph Ghio

    Fenech & Fenech Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation

    Firm-published professional

    Joseph Ghio is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta with Fenech & Fenech Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2002.

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    DM

    Danielle Mercieca

    Advocate — Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation and 1 more

    Firm-published professional

    Danielle Mercieca is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta as a member of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2019.

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    KZ

    Kimberley Zarb

    Advocate — Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    Golden Visa, MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation and 1 more

    Firm-published professional

    Kimberley Zarb is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta as a member of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2024.

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    JB

    Josianne Brimmer

    Fenech & Fenech Advocates

    Firm jurisdictions
    Malta
    Firm routes
    MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation

    Firm-published professional

    Josianne Brimmer is listed by the Chamber of Advocates Malta with Fenech & Fenech Advocates. The Malta Register of Legal Professionals supports admission in 2002.

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    Malta provider selection guide · Last reviewed 23 September 2026

    Malta Golden Visa Lawyer Comparison Checklist

    “Malta Golden Visa” is a common search label for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. The MPRP grants permanent residence rather than citizenship, and the application must go through a Residency Malta Licensed Agent. A Maltese lawyer may also advise on the immigration, property or private-client work, but a lawyer’s professional status does not by itself prove that the lawyer or firm holds an MPRP agent licence.

    Check the current route, eligibility, property and costs in the Malta permanent residence guide before comparing provider proposals.

    Current MPRP Agent Evidence for Listed Providers

    The current Residency Malta agent list names the following licence holder and entity, or links the licensed entity to the provider's official website. This confirms who may submit an MPRP application; it is not a ranking, recommendation or guarantee of service quality. Ask the provider to confirm that the licence and engagement entity are still current before instructing them.

    Current Residency Malta licence evidence for providers in the directory
    Directory provider MPRP licence Named holder Entity on official list
    ACT Advisory RES-ACTA Stephen Balzan ACT Advisory Services Ltd
    CSB Group RES-CSBI Malcolm Ferrante CSB International Limited
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates RES-FENE Rosanne Bonnici Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    GVZH Advocates RES-GVZH Ann-Marie Bugeja GVZH Advocates
    Henley & Partners RES-HENL Tracy Falzon Henley & Partners Malta Limited
    Immigrant Invest RES-IMIN Frederick Ellul Imin Malta Limited
    Seed Consultancy RES-SEED Nicholas Gouder Seed Business Advisory Ltd

    Other providers remain available for comparison. A related person, a foreign professional credential or an old AKM code does not prove that the listed firm currently holds an MPRP agent licence.

    Compare Evidence Before You Compare Claims

    Use the same evidence request for every provider. An impressive website, a lawyer profile or a claim of “authorised agent” is not a substitute for the current record published by Residency Malta.

    Evidence to compare when choosing a Malta Golden Visa lawyer or MPRP agent
    Comparison check Evidence to request Why it matters
    MPRP agent licence The current Residency Malta licence number, named licence holder and the company or practice shown on the official agent list. An MPRP application must be submitted through a Residency Malta Licensed Agent.
    Maltese legal owner The named Maltese lawyer, their professional status and whether they are employed by the provider or engaged separately. A lawyer's professional credentials and an MPRP agent licence prove different things; one does not establish the other.
    Filing responsibility Who signs the engagement, submits the application, corresponds with Residency Malta and owns post-filing questions. Applicants should know which person and entity remain accountable throughout the file.
    Due-diligence preparation A source-of-wealth plan covering the applicant, donors, benefactors, business interests and unusual transactions. MPRP due diligence extends beyond a basic identity and criminal-record check.
    Property advice Who checks the qualifying lease or purchase, title and contract, and whether property legal work is separately engaged. The property requirement lasts at least five years, and immigration coordination is not the same as conveyancing advice.
    Complete fee scope One schedule separating professional fees, official charges, property, insurance, translations, certifications and referral payments. A low headline fee can exclude major government, family, property and compliance costs.
    Five-year support The named owner for residence cards, compliance requests, dependant changes and the end of the qualifying-property period. The relationship continues after approval; the initial application is only one part of the work.

    Choose the Provider Model Deliberately

    The directory includes law firms, immigration firms, advisers and consultancies. These models can all coordinate an application, provided the submission route and professional responsibilities are explicit.

    Licensed-agent law firm

    Often fits: Applicants who want immigration submission and Maltese legal work under one engagement.

    Confirm: The current agent licence, the lawyer responsible for your file and which tax or property work sits outside the scope.

    Licensed advisory firm

    Often fits: Applicants who prefer a managed MPRP process with legal or property specialists brought in when needed.

    Confirm: Which advice is delivered in-house, the identity of every external lawyer and whether referrals generate a fee.

    International migration adviser

    Often fits: Families seeking multi-country route comparison before choosing Malta and instructing a local agent.

    Confirm: The Malta Licensed Agent who will submit, the separate engagement terms and who controls your documents and updates.

    Build the Full MPRP Cost Schedule

    The current official programme requirements include the following amounts (figures checked 26 Sep 2026 against Residency Malta's MPRP legal framework). They exclude the provider’s professional fees, tax or conveyancing advice, insurance, translations, certifications and other transaction costs.

    • €60,000 non-refundable administration fee
    • €37,000 government contribution
    • €7,500 for each adult dependant where applicable; spouses and qualifying adult children with disabilities are exempt
    • €375,000 qualifying purchase or rent of at least €14,000 a year
    • €2,000 donation to an eligible local NGO
    • €500 residence-card fee per person for five years

    The qualifying property and qualifying capital must be maintained for at least five years from the appointed day. Ask for an itemised proposal that states when each payment is due and what is refundable.

    Eight Questions for Your Shortlist

    1. 1What is the current Residency Malta licence number, and whose name and entity appear beside it on the official list?
    2. 2Who is the Maltese lawyer responsible for my legal advice, and what evidence of current professional status can I check?
    3. 3Which entity will contract with me, submit the MPRP application and correspond with Residency Malta?
    4. 4What is included for the main applicant and each dependant, and what work is charged separately?
    5. 5How will you prepare and challenge-test the source-of-wealth and source-of-funds file before submission?
    6. 6Who reviews the property lease or purchase, and do you or a related party receive any property or referral fee?
    7. 7Who handles residence cards, compliance requests and family changes during the first five years?
    8. 8What happens to my file if the licensed agent changes employer, loses the licence or our engagement ends?

    What GVL Checks

    • Published provider identity, type and contact details
    • A named lawyer's bar number where a profile carries the bar-verified label
    • Published service, language and fee-band information
    • Whether the listing is a law firm, immigration firm, adviser or consultancy

    What You Still Need to Confirm

    A GVL listing does not establish a current MPRP agent licence unless the listing says so and links the evidence. Confirm the named licence holder and entity on the official Residency Malta list, confirm the lawyer’s current professional status, and obtain the complete scope and fees in writing. Read the full listing methodology and verification methodology.

    Verify the Agent and MPRP Rules at Source

    The official agent list is the decisive check for the MPRP submission role. Use the programme page and legislation for current requirements, then keep dated copies with the provider’s written proposal.

    Residency Malta MPRPOfficial eligibility, benefits, costs and property requirements.Licensed-agent listCurrent licence number, individual licence holder and associated entity.MPRP legislationOfficial consolidated programme regulations and agent requirement.GVL Malta guideCurrent MPRP eligibility, costs, property choices and process.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the MPRP lead to Maltese citizenship?

    No. The MPRP grants permanent residence only. Malta's citizenship-by-investment route closed after the EU Court of Justice ruled against it on 29 April 2025 (CJEU press release 52/25), and Malta replaced it with a discretionary merit-based route.

    What capital do I need to show for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme?

    Capital assets of at least €500,000, of which at least €150,000 must be financial assets, or at least €650,000, of which at least €75,000 must be financial assets. You also need stable and regular income to support yourself and your dependants.

    Can I apply for the MPRP myself?

    No. Residency Malta says MPRP applications must be submitted through a Licensed Agent. Check the agent's licence number and entity on the official list before you sign.

    How long must I keep the Malta property?

    At least five years, whether you buy (from €375,000) or rent (from €14,000 a year). After that you must still maintain a residential property in Malta, and a leased property may be sub-leased after five years.

    Which MPRP charges are per person?

    Each adult dependant other than the spouse adds €7,500, and the residence card costs €500 per person for five years.

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