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The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case C-77/24 (Wunner) constitutes a significant development in the private law dimensions of cross-border service provision within the European Union.

Malta is on the cusp of a significant judicial reform with the publication of Bill No.133, entitled "Various Laws relating to the Establishment and Jurisdiction of the Commercial Court (Amendment) Act, 2025"...

Malta has been on the investment radar for many years thanks to many dynamic and active industries on the island. The government assists well in promoting Malta

On 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) – formally known as Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the...

Malta has maintained its position as Europe's premier B2B gaming jurisdiction for over two decades, but what structural characteristics explain this sustained dominance despite increasing competition and regulatory demands? This analysis examines the Malta Gaming Authority's licensing framework, fiscal architecture, commercial ecosystem, and substance requirements to assess whether Malta's reputation as the optimal base for European gaming operations remains justified in 2026.

When most people think of Malta, they picture blue seas, sun-soaked days, and historic charm.

We observed a pattern in the strategies that were chosen among family businesses that reflected two key factors: the leadership and the ownership composition of the company.

In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal') on 5th October 2022 in the names James D'Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited...

Accounting for intangible assets, particularly those that are generated internally by an entity.

Player funds occupy a distinctive position under Maltese gaming law. Although a licensed operator may receive, administer and transfer money standing to the credit of its players, those funds are not treated simply as part of the operator’s property or as an ordinary debt appearing on its balance sheet.

Malta has reintroduced a dedicated Commercial Court through Act No. IV of 2026, building on Bill 133 of 2025. This reform separates complex commercial disputes from the general civil courts...

Malta has introduced a groundbreaking corporate framework enabling minors aged 16-17 to establish and operate private limited companies through youth enterprises.

On 16 December 2025, selected provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act XVIII of 2025) (the "Amendment Act") were brought into force by virtue of Legal Notice 286 of 2025 (Government Gazette No. 21,556)...

As Malta steps into 2026, corporate governance is entering a period of structural recalibration. The integration of the EU Women on Boards Directive (EU 2022/2381)...

Certain sectors in Malta are experiencing pressure points, in terms of qualified professionals, particularly relating to compliance/ AML / in house legal sections, as well as M&A and investment focused appointments

The EU AI Act adopts a risk-based approach, meaning applicability is not determined by company size, but by what the system does and how it is used. A recurring misconception among founders...

For many years, American entrepreneurs and wealth owners viewed Europe mainly as a market—somewhere to sell, invest, or expand.