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ARTICLE · 03 SEPTEMBER 2025

Important Update: Malta Beneficial Ownership Regulation Changes

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By virtue of LN 127 of 2025, changes recently took place in Malta's Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations.

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By virtue of LN 127 of 2025, changes recently took place in Malta's Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations.

The main aim of the Malta Beneficial Ownership Regulation changes reflect the first transposition phase of the Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, specifically Article 74 of Directive (EU) 2024/1640 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2024 on the mechanisms to be put in place by Member States for the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing.

Key Changes You Should Know:

  • Broader access to beneficial ownership (BO) data – Individuals or entities with a legitimate interest, such as professionals working to prevent money laundering or terrorism financing, may now access BO records (without alerting the company involved), provided they submit a written request with supporting identification, credentials, and a legal justification.

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