NCMB

NCMB is a Maltese firm that covers audit, accounting and business support, tax, corporate services and advisory work for businesses on the island. It works from Ta' Xbiex, a smart harbourside district next to Gżira and Msida, and aims to give clients quick, practical help through a regulatory system that can feel daunting to newcomers. On VisitMalta.co.uk you will find it in our directories of accountants in Malta and corporate services providers.

A partner-led firm in the JPA International network

NCMB is the Maltese member firm of JPA International, a worldwide network of independent, medium-sized practices that share common standards of quality, personal service, professionalism and independence. That gives clients with interests abroad a route to like-minded advisers in other countries.

The firm's managing partners are involved directly in every practice area, which keeps quality control close to the work. Its working style rests on three ideas: a focus on results rather than process, a service shaped to each client and able to grow with them, and fast turnaround. The team includes Nathan Caruana, director Ryan Bugeja, senior manager Jean Paul Apap Dougall, Benjamin Griscti, Massimo Borg and Samuel Amato.

Audit, including gaming and POS audits

Audit sits at the centre of the practice. NCMB carries out external and internal audits to internationally recognised standards, tailoring each audit plan to the business and its sector, and looks beyond compliance to point out risks, weaknesses and inefficiencies. Banks, government bodies and other authorities rely on the resulting opinion, as well as management.

The firm is approved by the Malta Gaming Authority to carry out statutory audits and agreed-upon-procedures reports, known as AUP reports, for gaming operators. Holders of a B2C licence must file an AUP report with the regulator every year, within six months of their financial year end. Readers new to the sector can find background in our guide to iGaming in Malta.

NCMB also audits point of sale systems for shops and restaurants. It checks that the hardware and software do what the supplier claims, meet Maltese VAT and invoicing rules and cannot be tampered with. Once the VAT authorities accept the certification, they issue an EXO number, which must appear on every fiscal receipt.

Accounting, payroll and tax

For businesses that would rather not employ an in-house accountant, NCMB offers bookkeeping and outsourcing. It can set up an accounting system, record transactions, prepare and explain financial reports, file VAT and tax returns and run payroll, so the client pays only for what it needs and avoids gaps caused by staff holidays or turnover. The service suits start-ups, mid-sized firms and large companies alike.

The tax team handles VAT returns, tax returns, tax planning and structuring, personal taxes and FATCA and CRS reporting, the international rules on sharing financial account information between tax authorities. UK readers will find useful context in our guide to Malta tax for UK nationals and our explainer on how Malta's corporate tax structure works.

Company formation and advisory work

NCMB Corporate Ltd is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a company service provider. It forms and registers companies, partnerships, foundations and associations, deals with the steps before and after incorporation, and supplies a registered office with mail handling and call forwarding. A premium version adds workspace, logo visibility and a dedicated internet connection. The firm can also act as company secretary or director, provide Maltese resident board members and support board meetings with agendas, minutes and statutory filings.

A new company does not get passed elsewhere once it is registered: from its second day, a dedicated member of staff looks after its administration. The advisory side covers mergers and acquisitions, liquidations and dissolutions, financial and transaction advice, project financing, due diligence and feasibility studies, EU funds and grants, and residence and work permits. People planning a move can start with our UK guide to relocating to Malta.

To start a conversation with NCMB about any of these services, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the firm, who will reply to you directly.