Malta has developed a well-established legal and tax framework for the establishment and administration of trusts. This framework is particularly relevant to international individuals and families where the settlor is…
Malta has established itself as an important European jurisdiction for aircraft ownership, registration, leasing and financing. The jurisdiction combines a dedicated legal framework for aircraft registration and aircraft mortgages with…
Requests for personal and financial information have become an ordinary part of doing business in Malta.Banks, financial institutions, lawyers, accountants and Company Service Providers (“CSPs”) routinely request identification documents, corporate…
The regulatory perimeter applicable to businesses handling client funds has always presented a difficult question.A company may receive money from a customer, hold those funds for a period of time…
Requests for personal and financial information have become an ordinary part of doing business in Malta.Banks, financial institutions, lawyers, accountants and Company Service Providers (“CSPs”) routinely request identification documents, corporate…
Malta has established itself as an attractive destination for international property investors, supported by sustained demand for residential accommodation, tourism, international business and relocation.The Maltese residential property market has continued…
On 10 July 2026, Legal Notice 184 of 2026 introduced the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, bringing significant changes to Malta’s beneficial ownership framework.The amendments form…
IntroductionMalta’s tourism and property sectors have experienced significant growth over recent years, with short-let rented accommodation becoming an increasingly important component of the local hospitality market.The expansion of short-term rental…
Malta continues to position itself as an early adopter jurisdiction in digital financial services. In this context, the MFSA, which is the national financial regulator in Malta, has issued a…
Citizenship planning for global families has become a central component of modern international wealth planning, extending well beyond traditional tax structuring and asset protection considerations. For high-net-worth individuals (“HNWIs”), ultra-high-net-worth…