Updates To BO Information Regulations Issued

BO Information Regulations

With effect from 10 July 2025, Malta's companies and commercial partnerships must now adapt to sweeping updates in beneficial‑ownership rules. Legal Notice 127 of 2025 amends the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations to transpose the EU's Sixth Anti‑Money Laundering Directive. Key reforms broaden which entities are covered, overhaul reporting forms, introduce new access powers for law‑enforcement and other legitimate users, and reinforce compliance obligations.

The amendments widen the register's scope of application. Notably, companies created or continued in Malta through cross‑border merger, conversion or division regimes are now explicitly included. Even certain partnerships gain new obligations: a general partner in a Maltese limited partnership is now treated as a "shareholder" for BO purposes when qualifying as a beneficial owner. more entities must keep BO records and file them with the Malta Business