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ARTICLE · 01 MAY 2026

The CP Legislative Updates Series – April 2026

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Malta's legislative landscape underwent significant transformation in April 2026, with new regulations spanning anti-money laundering, gaming taxation, sports club commercialization, and cancer survivor protections. How will these changes reshape compliance obligations for financial institutions, gaming operators, and employers while advancing individual rights and market competitiveness?

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There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of April 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

On the 1st of April 2026, the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 were published. The amendments introduce a new definition of “anti-money laundering and counter-funding of terrorism obligations” which refers to “the obligations imposed on subject persons and arising from the Act, these regulations or under any binding procedures, guidance, instructions, directives, orders or directions issued under the Act or these regulations.”

In addition, the Gaming Tax (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 and the Value Added Tax Act (Amendment of Fifth Schedule) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2026 were published. These amendments respond directly to feedback received through ongoing engagement with the gaming industry and form part of the Government of Malta’s broader commitment, as

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