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A distribution agreement is a legal commercial contract under which a supplier or manufacturer of goods agrees that an independent third party namely a distributor, sells such goods.

The world is facing a climate emergency – that is an undisputable scientific fact. Climate change is no longer a distant threat, and its impacts are already being felt worldwide.

Finance Malta caught up with Michael Xuereb, Chief Officer Strategy, Policy and Innovation at the Malta Financial Services Authority.

In its judgement delivered on the 2 February 2023 in the names Damaggio Giovanni et v. Suite Finance SCC plc, the First Hall of the Civil Court, presided over by Mr. Justice Grazio Mercieca...

Last month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – the market abuse watchdog in the United Kingdom – imposed an £80,000 fine on the ex-chairman of a London Stock Exchange-listed company...

On the 1st November 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘the MFSA/'the Authority) issued a consultation document proposing updates to the Company Service Providers (‘CSP') regulatory framework.

The Company Service Providers (Amendment) Act, 2020 (the "Amendment Act") came into force on the 16 March 2021 by virtue of Legal Notice 96 of 2021.

Over the past years, regulators have considerably stepped up their enforcement role, and this is evident from the hefty fines being imposed, the publication of such fines

Every year, it is estimated that around up to 40 people suffering from disabilities request an insurance company to acquire life insurance for the purpose of obtaining a home loan.

The Code has provided a set of core principles which are considered essential for good corporate governance, and which should be applied on a ‘best effort basis'.

The recent case of Marco Aquilina and Euro Concrete Blocks Limited vs. Registratur tal-Kumpaniji, revolved around administrative penalties which were imposed by the Malta Business Registry (MBR)...

Malta's iGaming regulatory framework faces scrutiny as industry experts examine whether its first-mover advantage can withstand growing competition from emerging jurisdictions. The discussion explores how regulatory agility, professional services infrastructure, and strategic policy reforms like the Recognition Notice framework and revised VAT treatment position Malta to maintain its leadership in the global online gambling sector.

End of last year, Romania proposed a comprehensive set of tax changes designed to guarantee the long-term financial sustainability of the nation...

Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis, stated: "Shell companies continue to offer criminals an easy opportunity to abuse tax obligations.

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how international passenger transprot benefits from a VAT exemption. In Part 2, we explored how aircraft leasing and leasing chains can qualify for exemption...

A family plan is a structured arrangement put down in writing designed to manage and allocate assets and benefits within a family, often spanning multiple generations...

On the 26th October 2021, Act LX of 2021 (the ‘'Amendment Act'') was enacted, introducing a number of amendments to the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the "Companies Act").

Act XLVIII of 2016, entitled the Family Business Act (the "Act"), creates a legal framework for the registration of family businesses "established in Malta".