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On the 10th of April 2023 the Merchant Shipping Directorate of Transport Malta released a revision to its notice number 109 (the "Revised Notice") in relation to the Implementation of the International Convention...

During the past few months the Maltese government has lifted most of the COVID-19 restrictive measures, in order to mitigate the negative effects that the pandemic had on the local economy...

The ever-increasing measures being taken by nations worldwide in a desperate attempt to slow down the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has sent the global economy up in turmoil and brought the shipping industry into disarray.

The Companies Act (Shipping and Aviation Cell Companies) Regulations were issued by the Minister for Economy, Investment and Small Businesses on 16th June 2020.

The Small Commercial Yacht Code (sCYC) 2024[1] updates and replaces the applicable requirements for Commercial Yachts smaller than 24 metres...

On the 3rd of March 2020, Act V of 2020 was published, providing for amendments to several laws, including in particular the Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the laws of Malta

Companies which are incorporated in Malta are deemed to be resident and domiciled in Malta and chargeable to tax on a world-wide basis, irrespective of where the income generating activitiy is carried out.

An employee engaged by a ship management company may now enjoy beneficial tax rates on employment income.

Malta continues to attract vessels to its shores for court-approved sales.

Following recommendations made by a legal group commissioned by the Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications (MITC) the Maltese Government is proposing to ratify and implement the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Aircraft Protocol thereto (which taken together are commonly referred to as the Cape Town Convention).

A Global Sulphur Cap reducing the maximum sulphur content in the fuel used by ships has been effective since the 1st of January 2020.

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Dr. Aaron Farrugia recently launched works of Malta's first National Policy for Yachting which is expected to be released in the coming months.

Ship arrest in Malta is a powerful and effective legal tool available to creditors seeking to secure maritime claims. As one of the leading maritime jurisdictions in Europe...

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of February 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different regulatory areas.

Dr Edward Meli from our Aviation Department, published the below article in the September 2019 Edition of the Commercial Courier, the official Business Magazine of the Malta Chamber of Commerce

Malta has now been established as a reputable maritime jurisdiction for many years. A number of factors have contributed to making Malta a leading maritime hub: a strategic location in the centre...

The Maltese Value Added Tax Department issued guidelines on the VAT treatment of the private leasing of aircraft.