Cautious Optimism on 100 per cent Foreign Ownership
Recent media reports have suggested that 100 per cent foreign ownership of companies in the UAE will now be permitted. The reports are based on a government press release regarding a UAE Federal Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting held on 20 May 2018.
Commercial Importation Of Aircrafts
An aircraft whose owner is established in the European Union and is intended for commercial use may be imported through Malta for VAT purposes and thus enabling the aircraft to be in free circulation within the European Union. This procedure is a full importation procedure and requires the aircraft to be physically present in Malta …
Telecoms & Media in Malta | 2018 GTDT Edition
Communications policy Regulatory and institutional structure Summarise the regulatory framework for the communications sector. Do any foreign ownership restrictions apply to communications services? The regulatory framework for telecommunications in Malta is based on the following primary and secondary legislation:
Lexology 2018 Q&A Report on Data Security & Cybercrime in Malta
Jurisdiction snapshot Trends and climate Would you consider your national data protection laws to be ahead or behind of the international curve? Malta has been proactive in the implementation and development of its national data protection legal framework and is fully compliant with EU standards and best practice. Accordingly, Malta is a member of the …
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A holistic approach to regulating cryptocurrencies and virtual financial assets in Malta
Malta’s Parliament has recently approved three bills surrounding blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. These bills were presented by the government in order to instil legal certainty in the sector as well as to address banks’ concerns in accepting companies working in the industry.
Virtual Currencies & ICOs in Malta – State of Play
It is fair to say that virtual currencies (“VC”) and initial coin offerings (ICOs) have been all the rage in 2017 and, while many of the more well-renowned VCs have lost more than 50% of their value in the first quarter of 2018, this new digital asset phenomenon has not shown any signs of relenting.
Maravela|Asociații’s competition practice on the rise
With an increasing work load and Client portfolio on the rise, Maravela|Asociații’s competition department sustained a considerable development throughout the past five years, driven by the passion and specialization of the entire team.
Privatisation Disputes
This article was written by Milan Lazić, Senior Partner , and Milica Savić, Senior Associate , and originally published in the "Reshaping the boundaries of arbitrability: Are we heading forward?" publication by the Permanent Arbitration at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia.
Anti-Corruption Climate in Turkey: A Quick Guide for Multinational Companies
The Current Legal Landscape and Major Areas of Risk Exposure Based on Practical Experience As an emerging market, Turkey is rightly considered to be a business and commercial hub for the EMEA region, as well as an important market for many multinational companies. In 2017, Turkey received a score of 40 points in Transparency International's …
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Significant Amendments and Novelties to Turkish Capital Markets Legislation
Turkey: Significant Amendments and Novelties to Turkish Capital Markets Legislation during the First Half of 2018 This article will address significant amendments and novelties introduced for Turkish capital markets legislation during the first half of 2018 as in line with specific needs and interests of public and private institutions, companies, shareholders and/or investors being subject …
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