To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. This Article begins by reviewing a number of generic reasons to use a foundation and then considers the specific characteristics and benefits that can be provided by a Malta foundation. Why Establish a Foundation? There are numerous reasons why a foundation may be of benefit, each of which are relevant in terms of Malta private foundations: Asset protection: if a home country is not politically or economically stable, a foundation can be established overseas and assets transferred into it (professional advice should always be taken in the home country, prior to any