The Investment Services framework in Malta offers various advantages to service providers looking to set-up shop or expand their presence in Europe. A strong regulatory framework, coupled with a practical and approachable regulator in the Malta Financial Services Authority is one of the main benefits highlighted by licence holders who have established themselves in Malta. Malta also offers a fiscally efficient tax framework, cost advantages including cost of staff, office space, professional fees and supervisory fees, and a good corporate governance regime, designed to provide an ideal home for emerging service providers.