Malta

George Mangion is senior partner of PKF Malta, one of more than 440 independent accounting and business advisory firms in more than 100 countries under the umbrella of PKF International.Mangion, a Malta individual investor programme agent, has more than 30 years’ experience in accounting, taxation, financial and consultancy services.At the forefront of the birth of Malta’s remote gaming industry, Mangion has recently been championing heavier investment in the nation’s research and development facilities to boost innovation. He has played a vital role in helping PKF set up e-commerce and international trading companies in Malta and has developed high-level relationships in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, the Scandinavian countries and the United States.Mangion is a registered and licensed accredited agent for the Malta Residence and Visa Program, Malta Individual Investment Programme, and the Highly Qualified Person Rules and Global Residence Program Rules. Qualified applicants can take advantage of these programs for alternate residence or citizenship as well as incentives related to special tax statuses.Mangion is the honorary auditor of the Malta Institute of Accountants and has performed internal audits for the National Audit Office on behalf of 18 local councils on Malta and the neighboring island of Gozo. He’s a member of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Taxation, Malta/Japan Chamber of Commerce, Malta/French Chamber of Commerce and China/Malta Friendship Society.Mangion has contributed regularly to several publications during the past 15 years and writes a weekly column on the economy, business and current affairs.Mangion received a master’s degree in financial services from the University of Malta and speaks English and Maltese.