Michael Agius is a Partner and Head of Tax, Wealth Management & Family Offices at Grant Thornton Malta, leading the firm's tax advisory practice and advising private clients, family offices, entrepreneurs, multinational groups, and investment structures on Maltese and international tax matters.
With over 20 years of experience in taxation, Michael specialises in corporate and international tax advisory, cross-border structuring, private wealth planning, tax due diligence, global mobility, succession planning, and dispute resolution. He advises clients across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, asset management, gaming, real estate, technology, intellectual property, and family-owned businesses.
Prior to joining Grant Thornton in 2007, Michael worked within the Tax Investigations Unit of Malta's Inland Revenue Department, providing him with valuable insight into tax compliance, investigations, and tax administration. Throughout his career, he has assisted local and international clients with tax planning and advisory projects, VAT and indirect tax matters, tax litigation, mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
As Head of Wealth Management & Family Offices, Michael works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and family office structures on wealth preservation, governance frameworks, succession strategies, residency and relocation planning, and the establishment of bespoke family office solutions.
Michael is also a registered Insolvency Practitioner and advises on corporate recovery, restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround assignments.
He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and holds the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT). Michael is a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants and the Malta Institute of Taxation.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Tax
- Private Clients and Family Offices
- Wealth Structuring and Succession Planning
- Cross-Border Tax Planning
- Tax Due Diligence and M&A Transactions
- Global Mobility and Expatriate Tax
- VAT and Indirect Taxes
- Tax Investigations and Dispute Resolution
- Trusts and Fiduciary Structures
- Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
