Malta introduces additional beneficial ownership disclosure requirements to strengthen transparency and align with evolving EU anti-money laundering standards.
Legal Notice 184 of 2026 came into force on 10 July 2026 and introduced amendments to the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations. The amendments form part of Malta’s continued alignment with the EU anti-money laundering framework and are intended to strengthen the accuracy, transparency and accessibility of beneficial ownership information.
The changes are relevant to Maltese companies and commercial partnerships, particularly in relation to the information recorded and filed with the Malta Business Registry in respect of beneficial owners.
