Electronic Money Institutions (“EMIs”) in Malta: Regulatory Framework, Capital Requirements and Licensing Considerations

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Malta has established itself as a recognised European jurisdiction for the licensing and operation of EMIs, supported by a harmonised EU regulatory framework, an established financial services infrastructure and a…

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Cryptocurrencies and Digital Asset Structures in Malta: Regulatory Framework, Tax Treatment and Corporate Structuring Considerations

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Malta has established itself as one of the most recognised European jurisdictions for the regulation and structuring of cryptocurrency and digital asset activities, supported by a dedicated legislative framework, an…

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AMLA, AMLR and AMLD6: Malta’s Position within the European Union’s New AML/CFT Supervisory Framework

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The European Union (“EU”) has entered a new phase in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”) regulation with the introduction of the new EU AML legislative package, representing the most…

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Family Offices In Malta: Corporate Governance, Regulatory Framework And Private Wealth Structuring Under Mfsa Oversight

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Malta has progressively consolidated its position as a strategic jurisdiction for the establishment and governance of family office structures, supported by a robust but flexible legal and regulatory framework. This…

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Malta Yacht Structures: Flag Advantages, Corporate Ownership And Fiscal Efficiency In Private And Commercial Yacht Operations

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Malta has established itself as one of the leading jurisdictions for yacht registration and maritime structuring within the European Union, combining a reputable shipping register with a sophisticated corporate and…

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Maltese Trusts: Tax Treatment, Cross-border Asset Structuring And Beneficiary Residence Under Malta’s Fiduciary Framework

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Malta has developed a sophisticated and internationally recognised trust framework that combines common law fiduciary principles with a European Union regulatory and fiscal environment. Governed primarily by the Trusts and…

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The Digital Omnibus on AI: Provisional Agreement to Postpone and Recalibrate the EU AI Act’s High-Risk Regime

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On 7 May 2026, the Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on the Digital Omnibus on Artificial Intelligence (the “Digital Omnibus on AI”), a targeted…

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Malta’s AI Gaming Charter – Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Regulated Online Gaming

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The Malta AI Gaming Charter on the Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “Charter”) has been jointly announced by the Malta Gaming Authority (“MGA”) and the Malta Digital…

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AML Reforms in Malta: Preparing for the EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (“AMLR”) and Anti-Money Laundering Authority (“AMLA”) Framework

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Malta is actively preparing for a major transformation in the European Union’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”) framework, as the bloc moves towards the implementation of the AMLR in…

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European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) Confirms Final Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) Transition Deadline: One Last Call for Crypto Firms Before 1 July 2026

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The ESMA has formally confirmed that the transitional period under MiCA will come to an end on 1 July 2026, creating one of the most significant regulatory milestones yet for…

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