HLB Malta
- Founded
- 1967-01-01 in Malta
- Headquarters
- Lija, Malta
- info@hlbmalta.com
- Phone
- +356 201 098 00
Dating back to 1967, HLB Malta is one of the oldest audit and accounting firms on the island. The firm operates through a group of three licensed entities: HLB CA Falzon (assurance, accounting, payroll, VAT, tax), HLB CA Malta Ltd (corporate service provider – CSP – licensed by the MFSA), and HLB Fiduciaries Malta Ltd (trust and fiduciary services, also MFSA-licensed). Together they serve a diverse client base that includes publicly listed companies, large multinational groups, and private-sector businesses. HLB Malta employs a team of over 35 people and is run by four partners, each specialising in different areas to deliver personalised, efficient service. The firm is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent accounting and consultancy firms founded in 1969. Its service lines cover audit & assurance, accounting & payroll, tax (corporate and personal), business consulting (feasibility studies, market analysis, restructuring, financing applications), company administration, and trust/fiduciary services. The group’s vision is to be one of the leading International Business Consultancy Firms by providing dynamic, customised professional services, with a mission to build long-lasting relationships based on trust and an understanding of modern, complex economic requirements.
Detailed Review
History and Background
Founded in 1967, HLB Malta is a long-established player in the Maltese professional services landscape. The firm became a member of HLB International – a top global network of accountants and auditors formed in 1969 – and has since built a strong local and international clientele. Over the decades it has developed into a group of companies, each focused on a specific area of expertise, and today operates from newly refurbished offices in central Malta.
Services and Specialisms
HLB Malta offers a comprehensive range of services through its three group entities: - HLB CA Falzon – Assurance (audits under IFRS and GAPSME), day-to-day bookkeeping, management reporting, VAT compliance, payroll, and corporate/personal taxation. - HLB CA Malta Ltd (MFSA-licensed CSP) – Company set-up, secretarial services, compliance assistance, and general management consultancy. - HLB Fiduciaries Malta Ltd (MFSA-licensed under the Trust and Trustees Act) – Trust and nominee services, foundation set-up, family office and wealth management, and succession planning. The firm also provides business consulting services including feasibility studies, financing applications, investment evaluation, market analysis, restructuring, business internationalisation, and investment tax credit applications.
Client Base and Reputation
HLB Malta serves public listed entities, large multinational groups, and a wide mix of private-sector clients. The firm prides itself on establishing excellent client relationships through a personalised, efficient approach. It is recognised as a leading mid-tier audit firm in Malta and is registered with the Maltese Accountancy Board.
Regulatory Licensing
- HLB CA Malta Ltd is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a Corporate Service Provider. - HLB Fiduciaries Malta Ltd is licensed by the MFSA under the Malta Trust and Trustees Act.
International Network
As a member of HLB International, HLB Malta gains access to a global network of independent firms, enabling cross-border support for clients with international operations.
Key Products
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits under IFRS and GAPSME; liaison with clients on high-risk areas.
Accounting & Payroll
Day-to-day bookkeeping, management reports, VAT returns, payroll and social security.
Company Administration
Company set-up, secretarial duties, compliance (via HLB CA Malta Ltd).
Taxation
Corporate and personal tax planning, cross-border VAT, compliance, tax minimisation.
Business Consulting
Feasibility studies, financing applications, investment evaluation, market analysis, restructuring, internationalisation.
Trust & Fiduciary
Trust and nominee services, foundation management, family office, wealth and succession planning (via HLB Fiduciaries Malta Ltd).
Offices & Headcount
35 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Patrizio Prospero
Partner