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ARTICLE · 29 JULY 2026

Malta Updates Beneficial Ownership Framework

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Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership framework through Legal Notice 184 of 2026, which came into force on 10 July 2026. The reform aims to improve the accuracy, transparency and reliability of beneficial ownership information, whilst also introducing practical simplifications for certain companies with straightforward ownership structures.

MaltaCorporate/Commercial Law
Thomas Jacobsen
Thomas Jacobsen
Szabolcs Toth
Szabolcs Toth

Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership framework through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice 184 of 2026), which came into force on 10 July 2026. These amendments form part of Malta’s continued implementation of the European Union’s updated anti-money laundering package, including provisions of Directive (EU) 2024/1640 (6th AML Directive).

The reform aims to improve the accuracy, transparency and reliability of beneficial ownership information, whilst also introducing practical simplifications for certain companies with straightforward ownership structures.

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One of the most immediate practical implications for companies is the requirement to maintain more detailed beneficial ownership records.

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