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Malta has steadily evolved into a leading hub for online gaming over the years. Today, hundreds of gaming operators are based on the island, making it a global centre for the iGaming industry.

Prominently located between Southern Europe and North Africa, the Maltese Islands, comprising Malta, Gozo, and Comino, occupy a total area of 122 square miles.

In today's legal landscape electronic contracts and signatures have become indispensable in corporate transactions, offering speed, efficiency, seamless execution, and enhanced practicality.

The MFSA has announced changes to the way authorised persons are to submit an application for authorisation (old format), conversion and or/extension of their authorisation.

Operators looking to obtain an online gaming licence in Malta are required to undergo a rigorous application process in the course of which applicants are required to submit detailed information and documentation ...

Malta asset holding companies offer business owners, families, and international investors a robust EU-based framework for protecting and preserving wealth through legal separation of assets.

Malta's Companies Act prohibits companies from providing financial assistance for the acquisition of their own shares or those of their parent company, but private companies can circumvent this restriction through a 'whitewash procedure.' This article examines the scope of the prohibition, the rationale behind capital maintenance rules, and the practical steps required to lawfully provide financial assistance in M&A transactions.

Malta's Commercial Court has been re-established as a superior court with extensive jurisdiction over commercial disputes, maritime matters, aviation claims, and intellectual property cases. The reform introduces significant changes to how commercial litigation will be handled, though certain aspects of the Court's scope remain subject to interpretation. Practitioners must carefully navigate the new jurisdictional framework to ensure cases are filed in the appropriate forum.

The EU's unwaving commitments towards effectively curbing money laundering and tax evasion throughout the community just increased tenfold!...

The publication of the Audit Exemption Rules, 2025 marks a meaningful update to Malta's regulatory framework for startups and small enterprises.

Private Trust Companies (PTCs) offer families and high-net-worth individuals a tailored solution for trust administration.

In October 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) issued a consultation document on raising the bar for Company Service Providers (CSPs).

As a European Union member state and a rising hub for financial services, Malta has become an increasingly attractive jurisdiction for entrepreneurs aiming to launch a Forex company.

Malta is a beautiful Mediterranean island and is equipped with a high-tech infrastructure that those wishing to establish a commercial operation would expect to find in an international financial service centre

On 5 January 2026, the OECD released long-awaited administrative guidance on the “Side-by-Side” system (SbS system) under the Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. The 88-page guidance package introduces four new safe harbours, extends the transitional Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) safe harbour and implements the SbS system agreed by the G7 and the US on 28 June 2025.

The Republic of Malta offers a wealth of benefits to those who decide to open a company locally: from tax exemptions to low costs for company formation and maintenance, one can see why foreign investors favour setting up their business ...