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Maltese regulations binding Maltese companies to retain and disclose adequate, accurate and up-to-date information on their bene­ficial owners have been in place for almost three years.

Malta has introduced innovative corporate structures including youth enterprises and sports private limited liability companies, while the proposed EU Inc regime aims to harmonise venture capital-friendly frameworks across the European Union. These developments, alongside Malta's expanding startup ecosystem and regulatory reforms, signal a strategic shift towards attracting founders and cross-border investment through flexible corporate law solutions.

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

The role of company secretary in Malta is not one that should be taken lightly. Most people presume that the company secretary is an administrative secretary and little are they aware that...

When it comes to wealth structuring and asset protection, trusts are often the first instrument that comes to mind. This is understandable: they are well known, versatile and, in many cases...

On 15 September 2020, the Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses issued the Companies Act (Suspension of Filing for Dissolution and Winding Up) Regulations, 2020 (the "Regulations").

One of the key features of the newly transposed Fourth Anti- Money Laundering Directive (Directive 2015/849/EU) is the imposition of an obligation on all European Union Member States to ensure that all incorporated corporate ...

In the world of business, managing payroll in Malta can be a daunting task, but it's also one of the most crucial.

This is the Malta contribution published in a report by the AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) Insolvency Commission – November 2020

Following the issue of the UK gambling bill last year, it has become evident that the proposed high tax of 15% on gross profit will scare away a number of offshore operators.

The Apostille Convention, also known as the Hague Apostille Convention or the Apostille Treaty, is an international treaty that simplifies the authentication and legalization process for public documents used across international borders.

Malta's Fiscal Unity Regime offers international corporate groups a powerful tool to streamline tax administration and enhance cash flow efficiency within the EU. By allowing qualifying group...

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of March 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

In the fourth episode of the Ganado Meets Transport podcast, Nigel Micallef, associate within the shipping team at Ganado Advocates, speaks with Randy Grebe, managing director at GBA Ships, and Captain James Berry...

Effective as at 1st January 2021, the Merchant Shipping Directorate published the new Commercial Yacht Code 2020 (the "CYC 2020") revising and improving on the provisions of the previous...

The effects of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have so far proved to be far-reaching on multiple levels on a global scale and, accordingly, it comes as no surprise that the local capital markets have not been spared from the effects of the outbreak.

Malta's company tax system has long been based on a full imputation system. Under this system, a Maltese company pays tax (at the standard 35% rate) on its profits, and any tax paid is "imputed" to shareholders...