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On the 17th July 2024, the Court of Appeal (inferior jurisdiction) in the case ‘Michael Scicluna v. Middlesea Insurance plc and Laferla Insurance Agency Limited', dismissed the defendant's appeal and thus confirmed the decision of the Court of Magistrates.

The future of work has always been one of the most discussed topics within the corporate world and it's always been a main topic on the minds of many leaders in the business world.

​The future of work has always been one of the most discussed topics within the corporate world and it's always been a main topic on the minds of many leaders in the business world. With advancements...

In addition to this, NV appealed the fact that the Industrial Tribunal claimed that he was working with another competitor company during April of 2019, whilst still on the books of the defendant company.

While technological developments over the last couple of decades have made this transition to remote working a relatively seamless one, it's important to stay vigilant: working from home can increase risks to employee privacy...

For businesses operating in or from Malta, understanding the legal framework surrounding interest on overdue payments is essential — especially when dealing with international debtors.

Further to our previous update where we saw 4 Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) coming into force, 5 new RTS and an Implementing...

FinXP, a fast-growing European Payments fintech headquartered in Malta, has partnered with the popular German e-commerce platform provider Shopware.

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

The Small Commercial Yacht Code (hereinafter referred to as "sCYC") is applicable to small yachts engaged in commercial activity when it came into force on the 1st of April 2024.

Malta has established its first Notified Professional Investor Fund under the Single Family Office Exempt Manager Framework, offering family offices a proportionate regulatory pathway that balances efficient wealth structuring with appropriate oversight. The framework provides an alternative to institutional fund manager requirements, enabling single family offices to manage private wealth through NPIFs with governance structures suited to their scale and operations.

The Maltese regulatory framework provides a number of different fund structures starting from the Ucits fund, typically used for retail investors, the notified alternative investment fund (Naif) ...

Act No. IV of 2026, formally titled the ‘Various Laws relating to the Establishment and Jurisdiction of the Commercial Court (Amendment) Act, 2026’ (the “Act”)...

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

On 18 March 2021, in the case of ‘Naico Limited v Rosa Limited et.', the Civil Court (Commercial Section), presided over by Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon, delved into the standard of proof required...

It is becoming increasingly common for Maltese issuers to hold routine update meetings with financial analysts and brokers to provide them with information about the company's performance and its future prospects.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence governance for financial firms, establishing clear expectations for board accountability, risk management frameworks, and third-party oversight. As AI adoption accelerates across the sector, regulated entities must now demonstrate robust control mechanisms, model validation processes, and data governance standards that align with both the EU AI Act and prudential requirements.

Under Regulation 384 of 2003 of the Value Added Tax Act of Malta it is possible to register yachts under the Maltese flag with the added bonus of paying VAT at only 5%. Yacht owners who register their yachts in Malta prior to this date and pay VAT at 5% to the Malta government will be considered to be VAT-paid on Malta’s accession to the E.U. on May 1, 2004