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The amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act, which were brought into force by Act XI of 2014 on 25th April 2014, introduced the concept of family trusts in Article 43B of the said Act.

Malta’s corporate tax regime is designed to support international businesses, offering a compliant and flexible framework for companies operating across borders.

Authorised trustees (and fiduciary mandataries and administrators of private foundations) may only offer CSP services to persons to whom trustee services are being offered and not to persons that are not also the recipients of trustee services.

CSB Trustees & Fiduciaries Limited, a licensed Trustee company forming part of CSB Group and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority...

The main Maltese legislation regulating trusts in Malta, namely the Trusts and Trustees Act, Chapter 331 of the Laws of Malta ('the Act')...

On 11 July 2025, Legal Notice 133/2025 came into force, introducing important amendments to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners).

On the 11th of July 2025, the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the "Amendment Regulations") came into force transposing in part...

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs") refer to companies managing and owning a diversified portfolio of properties.

The new notified PIFs framework: MFSA publishes consultation document on regulatory changes On 22 May 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") published a Consultation...

Malta is one of the most attractive destinations for establishing holding companies dedicated to managing intellectual property (IP), thanks to its combination of favourable tax benefits, a strong legal framework, a network of over 70 Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and direct access to the European single market.

Backed by CSB Group's 360° approach, our team is dedicated to delivering reliable and personalised services, ensuring every client receives seamless and expert guidance...

By virtue of the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (Legal Notice 133 of 2025), a number of amendments have been made to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations (the "Regulations") in order to transpose Article 74 of Directive.

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has issued updated Implementing Procedures Part I, introducing significant changes to beneficial ownership identification requirements and employee screening obligations. These amendments affect how subject persons must conduct due diligence on beneficial owners of trusts and legal arrangements, while also modifying the documentation requirements for employee vetting processes.

Malta is recognised as an advantageous location for trusts due to its favourable tax environment. Despite being governed by Civil law, Malta has effectively incorporated trust legislation...

Mr Liao Wang is a successful Chinese businessman who lives in Beijing with his wife. At 55, family remains central to his life. Their two children study in Europe, one in Amsterdam and the other in Madrid, and the couple visits them every six to eight weeks. Since both children have finished school and have continued their studies abroad, the Wangs are considering a move of residence.

The Maltese government issued Legal Notice 133 of 2025 to bring the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 into force on 11 July, which expand the scope of beneficial ownership reporting and tighten compliance requirements for trustees.

The opportunity to carry on the family's legacy is one of the unique competitive advantages of family businesses. It is evidence of the value that the family has contributed to the business over multiple generations.