Setting Up a Private Trust Company in Malta
Summary Private Trust Companies (PTCs) offer families and high-net-worth individuals a tailored solution for trust administration. Malta’s regulated yet accessible framework allows settlors to appoint trusted individuals – often family members – as directors, ensuring control, confidentiality, and continuity. This publication outlines the legal basis, structure, benefits, and practical considerations of setting up a PTC …
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Maximizing Film Production in Malta
Summary Malta is home to one of the world’s largest production facilities, providing a distinctive setting for films and productions. In addition to its appeal as a filming location, Malta offers a range of financial incentives that deliver vital support to the film industry.
Unlocking IP Protection for Startups
Summary For startups, brand protection, product designs, and innovations is essential—but it can also be expensive. That’s where the EUIPO SME Fund 2025 comes in. This initiative offers financial support to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU and Ukraine secure their intellectual property (IP) rights.
What to Do if Your Facebook Business Account is Disabled
Summary A disabled Facebook Business account can cause an immediate halt to advertising, e-commerce, and client engagement. For many professionals and digital businesses, this platform is mission-critical. This publication outlines the legal, reputational, and strategic issues raised by Meta suspensions—and explores what business owners and creators can do to safeguard their accounts and recover access …
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Navigating the EU AI Act: Key Guidelines for General Purpose AI Providers
Summary As the European Union’s landmark AI Act nears its enforcement date of 2 August 2025, the European Commission has released long-awaited guidelines clarifying the scope of obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. These guidelines are a critical step in ensuring legal certainty and operational readiness across the AI ecosystem.
Caribbean Citizenship: EU Reforms and Safer Options for Investors
Summary This article provides an in-depth analysis of the legal and policy changes recently introduced at the EU level and assesses the impact of such reforms on individuals holding or pursuing Caribbean citizenship. It also considers alternative legal pathways for securing Schengen access through robust and sustainable residence frameworks, with a particular focus on the …
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Malta Citizenship by Merit
Summary Since 28th November 2017, Malta’s citizenship by merit route offers a path to naturalisation for individuals who have rendered exceptional services to the Republic of Malta or to humanity in fields such as sports, culture, the arts, science, or research. This selective process acknowledges outstanding contributions by global talents and is regulated under Article …
The Battle Against Cybercrime in High-End Retail
Summary A series of cyber-attacks targeted some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, compromising customer data and putting brand trust to the test. French fashion house Dior and jeweler Cartier both suffered data breaches, joining a growing list of high-end retailers hit by cyber-attacks this year. These incidents underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity …
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Quantum Computing and Law
Preparing Legal Systems for the Next Tech Revolution The United Nations General Assembly has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYoQST). This designation reflects a growing global recognition of the transformative potential of quantum technologies and the urgent need for thoughtful governance in the face of accelerating innovation and rising …
Renewable Energy in Malta: Laws and their Application Explained
Summary Malta’s renewable energy laws, key regulators, incentives, and setup guidance for solar and green projects. This article outlines Malta’s renewable energy laws, key authorities, incentives, and permitting process, with a focus on solar energy and emerging opportunities— ideal for developers and investors in the clean energy sector.