Corporate Computing

Corporate Computing is the Maltese specialist in Sage business software. As a Platinum Sage Business Partner it supplies and implements Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 200 Evolution, and it also migrates data, writes integrations, builds custom applications and works directly on SQL databases. The aim is a single local partner who can supply, implement, migrate, support, integrate and extend your Sage system for the long term.

The office is in Mosta, in the middle of the island, and the company has more than 35 years of business software experience and has supported over 1,000 businesses in Malta. On VisitMalta.co.uk it is listed with the IT companies in Malta.

Who Corporate Computing is

Sage is one of the best-known names in accounting and business management software in the UK, so many British owners will already recognise the products. Corporate Computing brings those familiar tools to Malta, where VAT returns, banking and reporting follow local practice. The company's view is that software only delivers when it is implemented well, supported properly and shaped around the business that uses it.

That belief runs through the services. Rather than selling a licence and walking away, the consultants handle requirements analysis, configuration, testing, training and go-live, then stay on for support. The company works with accounting teams and with the accountants and tax advisers in Malta who prepare statutory accounts from the same data.

Sage 50 Accounts

Choosing between the two main products is the first decision. Sage 50 suits owners who need accurate accounts, VAT and reporting at a sensible scale. Sage 200 Evolution suits organisations that need greater control, real-time information and room to grow, with several branches, companies or project teams. A side-by-side comparison of the two is published for prospective customers, and a consultant can talk through which fits your size, sector and plans.

Sage 50 Accounts is established desktop accounting software with connected, cloud-ready features, suited to small and growing businesses. It covers financial accounting, invoicing and VAT, customers and suppliers, banking and cash flow, inventory and stock control, and management reporting.

Day to day, Sage 50 gives an owner a clear picture of money in and out: invoices raised, supplier bills due, bank balances, stock held and the VAT position at the end of a period. Management reports show how the business is performing, and connected features make it easier to share figures with an accountant or bookkeeper.

Corporate Computing also upgrades older installations. Sage Line 50 and Sage 50 from version 9 onwards can be assessed and brought up to the latest Sage 50 release. The process starts with a backup and data assessment, passes through intermediate versions where required, and finishes with validation before the company file is returned. The team advises that you should not uninstall old software or replace the old computer before speaking to them, because the original environment can be needed. Results cannot be guaranteed for every historical version, so each case is assessed first, and the initial assessment is usually offered within one business day with no obligation.

Sage 200 Evolution and point of sale

Sage 200 Evolution is a scalable ERP, meaning a system that joins finance, sales, purchasing, stock and projects in one place. It runs on Microsoft SQL Server and covers integrated financials, sales order processing, procurement, inventory, project costing, branch and multi-company accounting, reporting and workflow automation.

A segmented general ledger lets a business analyse its figures across up to ten dimensions, such as department, region, project, cost centre or brand, without separate spreadsheets. Reports such as profit and loss, balance sheet and trial balance can be filtered by any combination. The platform is modular: finance, multi-currency, fixed assets, procurement, multi-warehousing, serial and lot tracking, CRM, manufacturing and bill of materials, and point of sale can be switched on as the business grows.

Sage 200 Evolution POS extends the system to the till, so every sale flows into accounts, inventory and reporting, with customer information at the counter and centralised reporting across branches. Customer information is available at the till, stock levels update in real time, and branch and store operations can be managed from head office. Retailers and hospitality venues are the obvious users; visitors comparing places to stay can browse hotels in Malta, while operators can ask about the systems behind them.

Migration, integration and custom apps

Businesses outgrowing Sage 50 can move to Sage 200 Evolution without starting again. A structured migration extracts, transforms, imports, reconciles and validates customers, suppliers, the general ledger, inventory and stock balances, financial balances, and sales and purchase history.

Integrations connect Sage with banks, payments, point of sale, document management, e-commerce, reporting tools and APIs. The company has also built its own add-ons for Sage 200 Evolution: a Revolut Business supplier payment preparation tool, a VAT reconciliation and return management application designed for Malta, and a bulk purchase order importer. Anyone comparing Maltese tax rules can read our Malta tax guide for UK nationals and the overview of the corporate tax structure.

Integration is where many projects add value. A business that takes card payments, runs an online shop, stores documents in a separate system or pays suppliers through a modern business bank no longer has to retype figures. Data moves between systems automatically, which saves time and reduces errors, and workflow and automation tools remove manual and repetitive steps such as routine approvals.

Support does not end at go-live. Local Sage consultants are on hand for questions, training and troubleshooting, and long-term relationships are the company's stated priority, which matters when a finance system has to be trusted for many years. Custom software development and SQL services complete the offer, covering database configuration, optimisation, reporting and automation, along with business process design that shapes systems around how a company actually works.

Hosting and backup

Hosting a database in the cloud means the data sits on managed servers instead of a single office computer, so a failed machine or a stolen laptop need not stop the accounts. Daily backups sent with an email notification give the finance team confirmation that a copy exists, which is reassuring around year-end and audit time.

Two hosting services are priced on the website. Automated daily database backups with email notifications start at €9.99 a month. A cloud-hosted SQL database, which lets a company run Sage 200 Evolution from anywhere over the internet, starts at €30 a month plus VAT. Other work is quoted according to scope, and a free consultation session can be booked online to map out the right module configuration.

These services appeal to firms with several sites or staff who work remotely. If you plan to run a Maltese business from abroad, our digital nomad guide to Malta and Malta relocation guide explain residence and working options.

Location and how to start

Corporate Computing is at Bohemia Business Hub, Office 4/2, 150 Independence Avenue, Mosta MST 9024. Mosta is reached easily by road from most of the island, is close to the old capital described in our Mdina guide, and a short drive from Valletta.

Companies setting up on the island may also need help with structures and tax, and CLA Malta, our featured partner, provides those services. For the sector context, see our guide to financial services in Malta.

To discuss choosing, implementing, migrating or extending Sage, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Corporate Computing.