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Russian metal trading company YZMP, the holder of a CONGEN 1994 bill of lading, took delivery of 411 coils of steel sheets at Novorossiysk, Russia, all with varying degrees of damage.

In the intricate web of commercial transactions, bills of exchange surface as versatile instruments, fostering economic fluidity and reliability in payment mechanisms.

On 6 July 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a ruling in the case of FS, WU vs. First Bank SA (Case C-593/22), considered the applicability...

For public interest companies with more than 500 employees ("Wave 1 companies"), 2025 marks the first reporting year under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD").

A new Commercial section of the Civil Court will enter into force on 9th April 2018. This is being done in agreement with the judiciary, and after due approval by Parliament.

Maltese law historically offered no dedicated corporate vehicle for these young individuals. Under the pre-existing framework, 16- and 17-year-olds remained under parental authority for business matters.

After the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) became fully applicable on the 30th of December 2024, the following Regulatory Technical Standards were published in the Official Journal and have entered into force:

On 18 June 2025, Malta introduced Bill No. 136, proposing a series of amendments to Malta's Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta).

When a Malta company is struck off the Register of Companies for non-compliance, restoration remains possible within five years through a court application. The process requires clearing outstanding filings, settling penalties, and demonstrating a legitimate interest in revival, with the company treated as if it had never been struck off once the restoration order is registered.

Payment Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions handle customer funds differently under EU law. While Payment Institutions use payment accounts for short-term transaction processing, Electronic Money Institutions store monetary value indefinitely in digital wallets. Understanding the legal distinction between these account types is crucial for fintech companies navigating PSD2 and EMD2 compliance requirements.

Arts Council Malta is accepting applications for its Legal and Finance Grant, offering up to €3,000 to creative practitioners and organisations seeking professional legal and financial support. The scheme addresses critical needs in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and financial sustainability for Malta's cultural and creative sectors.

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

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’)...

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has introduced revised seaworthiness assessment guidelines through Merchant Shipping Notice 127 Rev. 3, implementing stricter requirements for vessel age limits...

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.

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.