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PROFESSIONAL
SOLUTIONS
www.arqgroup.com
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Contents
05 About ARQ 16 Financial Services &
FinTech
07 Why Malta 17 Gaming Advisory
08 Services & Industry
Overview 18 Shipping & Aviation
10 Risk & Compliance 19 Trusts & Foundations
11 Corporate Services 20 Training
12 Tax Services 21 Investment Migration
13 Accounting Services 22 Resource Outsourcing
14 Transaction Advisory
Services 23 ARQ Group Partner Firms &
Associations
15 Business Advisory 24 Meet the Team
“I have worked with ARQ on many projects and
they have been commercial and responsive and
About ARQ
perfect for our international clients”
Jeremy Glover, Partner at Jurit LLP Solicitors, London. ARQ is a professional services organisation based in Malta with a branch in Sri
Lanka. We provide a wide range of corporate and advisory services to local and
international clients operating within different industry sectors.
At ARQ Group we take a 360 degree view, integrating professionals from various disciplines - lawyers,
accountants, tax advisors and compliance specialists – who work closely together to deliver innovative
“ARQ has been an integral part of our licensing solutions that drive our clients’ growth and success. We have secured a strong reputation built on our
process for Wildz Casino by providing sound expertise and the quality of our service delivery.
guidance and relevant experience every step of
the way. ARQ personnel carried themselves in The ARQ Group collaborative structure includes a professional relationship with a leading local law
firm, Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal, and a reputable assurance practice, Capstone Group, that support
a professional manner and we look forward to
the group in delivering a complete A to Z solution to our clients.
working with them in the future.”
One partner for all your business needs.
Lasse Rantala , CEO at Rootz Ltd.
“Quality work and professionalism is why we
choose to work with ARQ. They are solutions
driven and very practical. We are very happy with
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the whole experience.” Collaborative Trusted End-to-end Top 100
Framework Partner Solutions Talent Team
Paolo Balen, Partner at a global financial & business
consultancy firm based in Switzerland.
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Why Malta
Malta’s rapid yet robust growth has resulted in the development
Malta has an innovation-driven, service-based economy, which has grown rapidly over the past
of several strong economic sectors, including financial
five years.
services and FinTech, ICT, remote gaming, real estate, high
value-added industrial activities such as the aviation and bio-
This economic development has been driven by a unique combination of factors, primarily
tech industries, and the tourism and entertainment sectors.
Malta’s access to the European Single Market and its strategic location in the middle of the
Mediterranean, bridging Europe, Africa and the Middle East. This has resulted in a diverse and
open economy. Other drivers include a multilingual and highly educated population, a productive
Economic Indicators: labour force, a low corporate tax regime which incentivises Foreign Direct Investment, and
well-developed finance and ICT infrastructure.
• Nominal GDP Growth (2019) 6.8%
• Real GDP Growth (2019) 4.4%
• HICP Inflation (2019 average) 1.8%
• Unemployment rate (2019) 3.4%
• Government balance (2019 / % GDP) 1.4%
• Government debt (2019 / % GDP) 42.9% Pro Business Socio Economic Robust Regulatory Favourable Tax
Stability Framework Solutions
• Growth in tourism arrivals (2019) 5.9%
• Tourist arrivals (2019) 2.7 million
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Industries ARQ Services
Shipping, Aviation Consumer and Financial Life Sciences Corporate Risk and Tax AML / CFT
and Transportation Retail Services and Healthcare Compliance Advisory
Public Sector Energy and Manufacturing Real Estate and Trusts and Foundations Accounting Investment Transaction and
Resources Construction Migration Investment Advisory
Technology, Media and Medical Marijuana Education Gaming Financial Services Training Business Advisory Resource
Telecommunications and Fintech Outsourcing
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Risk & Compliance Corporate Services
ARQ has a highly specialised risk and compliance practice ARQ’s corporate services solutions are backed by several
focused on providing advisory services in AML/CFT, financial years’ experience. From company incorporation to company
crime, GDPR and regulatory compliance. We provide a broad administration, our team of trained administrators provide
range of support services to clients in the financial services and a comprehensive range of support services required by an
gaming sectors, professional firms and regulators. enterprise, particularly in its crucial, initial phases.
ARQ has positioned itself as the leading advisory service provider Companies, Trusts and Foundations established under the laws
in this area, relying on a team of top professionals with many of Malta are subject to diverse statutory, administrative and
years of advisory and regulatory experience. fiscal regulations. ARQ ensures clients remain fully compliant
with all such statutory obligations.
• AML/CFT and Financial Crime Compliance • Company Incorporation
• AML/CFT Advisory • Secretarial Services and Corporate
Governance
• AML/CFT Training
• Management and Infrastructural
• Regulatory Compliance Support
• GDPR Compliance • Redomiciliation of Companies
ARQ Corporate Ltd is authorised to act as a Company Service Provider by the Malta Financial
Services Authority.
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Tax Services Accounting Services
At ARQ we offer a full range of advisory and compliance services ARQ provides highly specialised accounting services backed by
in direct and indirect taxation on both domestic and international robust financial reporting and analysis.
tax systems.
Our expertise ensures timely delivery on all financial compliance
and reporting deadlines. We are well positioned to provide
This broad expertise targets one of a business’s key challenges:
tailored services that address specific issues as well as cost-
how to align local and foreign taxes with its overall objectives
effective integrated outsourcing packages that cater for a
and operations in the most effective and cost-efficient manner
company’s full financial and accounting requirements, allowing
possible.
it to focus on its core business.
• Tax Structuring
• Book Keeping Services
• Corporate Tax Services
• Payroll Services
• Indirect Tax
• VAT Reporting
• Estate Planning
• Management Accounts
• Personal Tax
• Voluntary Liquidations
• Cross Border Taxation
• Feasibility Studies
• Tax Compliance
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Transaction Advisory Business Advisory
Services
At ARQ our dedicated team of finance professionals is ready At ARQ, we believe advice should not only focus on the numbers.
to assist you with complex transactions, such as when you are We take a 360-degree approach to truly understand your business
seeking to raise finance, acquiring or selling a business, or model, allowing us to give you comprehensive feedback.
forming a strategic alliance.
Building on your knowledge of your business, our technical
Leveraging on our technical and industry specific expertise, our
expertise, and our vast local and international network, we
team is ready to assist you throughout the whole life cycle of the
strive to help you achieve your objectives. This can range from
transaction, from initial investigations to successful conclusion.
growth through expansion or diversification, to a complete re-
Furthermore, our team can access a wide range of internal engineering of your business.
expertise, in areas including tax, corporate and regulatory
advisory, to offer you comprehensive and practical insights.
• Financial Modelling and Restructuring
• Financial Feasibility Studies • Strategy and Growth
• Access to Finance (including bank financing and • General Business Consulting
capital markets)
• Family Business Consulting and Succession
• Investment Support (including access to funding) Planning
• Assistance with Foreign Direct Investment • Business Planning
• Mergers and Acquisitions • Business Process Re-engineering
• Financial Due Diligence (buyer and vendor) • Financing and Funding
• Valuations
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Financial Services
& FinTech Gaming Advisory
ARQ’s advisory division includes the Financial Services and ARQ’s Gaming Advisory Unit has been providing the full suite of
FinTech Unit, a dedicated team which offers specialised bespoke professional services to this important sector for many years.
solutions to meet the ever-growing needs of operators in this
sector. The team has deep expertise in regulatory, legal, financial
and technological matters and includes professionals who
ARQ provides advisory support services to credit and other were instrumental in the design and implementation of AML
financial institutions – electronic money institutions, payment regulations in Malta’s remote gaming sector. ARQ’s Gaming
service providers, investment service providers and funds. The Compliance Forum is a very popular fixture in the sector’s
Unit also provides support for operators in the banking, capital calendar.
markets and insurance sectors.
Whether you have an exclusive assignment or need ongoing
support, ARQ can support you.
• Licensing Applications and Support
• Regulatory Licensing
• System and Compliance Audits
• Licensing Advisory Support and liaison with MFSA
• Outsourced / Co-sourced Regulatory Compliance
• Post Licensing Regulatory Advisory and Support
• Internal Audit
• RegTech advisory
• AML Support
• Legal, Tax and Compliance Support
• Consulting Services
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Trusts &
Shipping and Aviation Foundations
Malta has developed a strong legal and regulatory platform that ARQ is fully licensed to act as a Trustee as well as an Administrator
has established its position as a reputable international ship of Foundations. We have a number of professionals who are
register and one of the largest in the world. individually licensed for this purpose, given that some clients
prefer individual involvement and commitment. Our partner
This reputation has also extended to the aviation sector, which firms also include lawyers, accountants and other professionals
has been strengthened in recent years through systematic who are experienced in offering specialist advice for optimal
policies implemented by the Maltese government. ARQ, organisational design and development.
together with our partner legal firm, can support its maritime
and aviation clients with a range of services. Malta’s trust legislation is broadly built around the Jersey law
model. The integrated approach adopted by Maltese legislators
in the area of trusts has led to increased reference to our
jurisdiction as a successful legal system, which integrates
Anglo-Saxon and Continental notions of law.
• Ship/Yacht/Aircraft Registration
• Ship and Aircraft Financing • Trusts
• Ship/Yacht/Aircraft Charter, Sales and Leasing • Foundations
• Maritime and Aviation Litigation • Family Office
• Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) Applications
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18 19Training Investment Migration
We believe in the continuous development of our people and ARQ’s private clients team specialises in assisting clients
those of our clients, nurturing innovative thinking and the relocating to the EU. As accredited agents for all local residency
sharing of expertise and best practice in each of our fields of and citizenship programmes, we have the experience to advise
expertise. clients on the best options to suit their particular needs, as
well as to manage the application process for any specific
Aiming to set high professional standards, we invite you to work programme.
with us to make a meaningful impact on the professional lives of
Our strong relationships with estate agents, insurance brokers,
people and the organisations they represent.
investment advisors and property managers ensure that we
are able to guide you in the right direction, with trusted and
reputable partners.
• Maltese Citizenship Programme for Direct
• Bespoke Training Programmes Investments
• Short courses • Malta Residency Programmes
• Online Webinars & Training • Other EU Migration Advisory
• CPE Accredited Courses and Events • Work Permits & Employment Licences
• Forum Events for specific industry sectors • Relocation and Concierge Services
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21Resource Outsourcing ARQ Group Collaborative Partner Firms
ARQ embraces a multifaceted organisational approach providing Capstone Group is a mid-tier audit and assurance firm providing a wide variety of clients
with statutory and non-statutory financial audits as authorized by the Malta Accountancy
a comprehensive range of business solutions for clients.
Board. The firm is also approved by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) to act as a systems and
Ideal for businesses wanting to reduce human resource compliance auditor. Capstone also undertakes various assurance engagements and expert
investment and overheads, these services are available on reports for clients operating across a wide spectrum of industry sectors.
a pay-per-use manner tailored to the specific needs of each
organisation.
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal is a Malta-based law firm whose partners are recognized
leaders in the legal profession. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services
to private clients and businesses operating in a wide range of economic sectors. Its
areas of specialization include corporate and commercial law; mergers and acquisitions;
financial services; maritime and aviation law; trusts and foundations; estate planning and
private client work.
• Billing and Credit Control
ARQ Group Memberships & Associations
• Human Resources
• ICT
• Marketing and Business Development
• Administration and Organisational Support
• Fully Serviced Office Space for Short /Long
Term Rent
22 23Partners
Bringing Talent Together. PAUL MERCIECA MANFRED GALDES CHRISTIAN FARRUGIA
Non-Executive Chairman Managing Partner Partner
FCCA FIA FIT B.A., LL.M., LL.D. LL.M.(Lond), LL.D.
Our greatest asset is our people. Talented people, experienced people,
adept people. Our people are excited by change and driven to move the Paul has twenty three years of experience as Manfred leads a team that advises major A lawyer with over thirty years’ experience,
the Chief Executive Officer of a Big 5 firm and financial institutions and gaming companies Christian has a wealth of practical expertise
needle on our clients’ objectives under the leadership of our partners. in the area of regulatory and AML compliance, in several areas, notably: corporate law,
has served as a member of the Accountancy
Board and Council of the Malta Institute having held leading roles in both the private mergers and acquisitions, gaming, financial
of Accountants. Currently, Paul acts as an and public sector. He has been involved in the services and maritime law. Christian is a part
independent non-executive director serving drafting of various laws in Malta and lectures time lecturer at the University of Malta and
on a number of Boards and Audit Committees. on a number of related areas. is Honorary Consul for the Commonwealth
Pacific island State of Vanuatu.
DAVID BORG KRIS BARON TONIO FENECH
Partner Partner Partner
FCCA FIA Dip. Tax CPA CPA(PC), FCCA, FIA, CISA LL.M. (Lond), LL.D.
A chartered accountant, David has held senior A chartered accountant, financial auditor A practising lawyer with a range of expertise
finance positions where he gained exposure and certified information systems auditor in various sectors, Tonio leads ARQ’s trust
to various industry sectors and currently with a wealth of experience both in private and financial services advisory units. Dr.
serves as the advisory partner developing and practice as well as the public sector, Kris Fenech lectures at the University of Malta and
diversifying the Group’s service lines. is in charge of regulatory and compliance is the Honorary Consul of Lebanon in Malta.
matters at ARQ and responsible for gaming
and e-commerce clients.
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Dun Karm Street, Birkirkara, BKR9034, Malta
T: +356 2549 6000
E: info@arqgroup.com
www.arqgroup.com
The information provided in this document is for information purposes only and should not be treated or interpreted
as investment, legal, tax or professional advice. ARQ Group does not accept liability for any loss, whether direct or
indirect, that may be incurred by any recipient who acts solely on the basis of the information being provided.
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