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…
Malta has long positioned itself as one of the European Union’s (“EU”) most established and internationally respected jurisdictions for individuals, families, retirees and globally mobile professionals seeking a stable, reputable…
Malta has continued to strengthen its position as an attractive jurisdiction for sports-related commercial activities, including professional sports management, athlete representation, sports academies, event organisation, sports technology ventures and sports…
The PSD3 payment services regulation framework is now approaching its final legislative stage, with the European Union's overhaul of its payments infrastructure set to reshape how payment institutions operate across…
Malta has established itself as a sophisticated European corporate and financial services jurisdiction offering a flexible and internationally recognised legal framework for cross-border businesses, investment structures, family offices, holding vehicles…
The European Union’s (“EU”) Eighth Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the field of taxation, commonly referred to as the DAC8, represents a significant expansion of the EU tax transparency framework…
Over the past decade, the international legal and regulatory framework governing tax transparency, international tax cooperation and cross-border reporting obligations has undergone a profound transformation. Malta, as a fully integrated…