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

Malta is considered a reputable jurisdiction for Mergers and Acquisitions (hereinafter "M&A") activity and has proved to be a highly attractive forum through which M&A transactions are structured.

Amendments have been made to the beneficial ownership regulations relating to trusts, foundations and associations together...

On 9 February 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a ruling in the case of UniCredit Bank Austria AG vs. Verein für Konsumenteninformation...

The criteria for determining when a startup is no longer considered a startup, particularly for EU funding purposes, can vary depending on the specific funding program...

The European Securities and Markets Authority announced the issue of an Opinion entitled "MiFID practices for firms selling complex financial products".

Regulation (EU) 2022/2560, referred to as the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR"), entered into force on 12 July 2023. The FSR has created a new competition regime addressing...

For startup founders considering international relocation, there's a new rising star on the map of possibilities – the Mediterranean island of Malta. A member of the European Union...

Tax transparency requirements are evolving rapidly, with Public Country-by-Country Reporting now mandating that large multinational groups disclose detailed financial and tax information across jurisdictions. Understanding which entities fall within scope, what information must be reported, and how to prepare for upcoming deadlines is essential for organizations operating in Malta and across the EU.

Mr Mario Rossi is an Italian entrepreneur who has invested in several companies across Europe in different sectors. He owns 70% of a German manufacturing company, 60% of a Czech software company, and 80% of a Spanish distribution company.

The Maltese tax regime has historically been based on a full imputation system, further enhanced by a network of over 70 Double Taxation Agreements, and by the possibility to apply for unilateral tax relief for countries with whom a DTA is not in place

On 30 March 2022, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit ("FIAU") published the results of the thematic reviews conducted on company service providers ("CSPs").

Cyber security risk, tied with today's burning environmental and supply chain issues are the top threat to organisation growth over the next three years.

On 19th February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") published a consultation paper proposing amendments to its Guidelines on the delay in the disclosure...

On 12 August 2024, the President of the General Court of the European Union (the Court) dismissed a request for an interim measure suspending dawn raids ordered by the European Commission (Commission)...

Modern family wealth is increasingly international. Entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families often hold assets across multiple jurisdictions, while family members may reside in different countries.

Malta's beneficial ownership regime undergoes significant changes following Legal Notice 184 of 2026, introducing new reporting obligations, stricter identification requirements, and a tiered access system. Companies with natural person shareholders face a critical 10 January 2027 deadline to assess compliance and file new declarations or risk substantial penalties.