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Explore the critical roles of company secretaries and directors in Malta's corporate framework, examining their statutory obligations and the growing emphasis on demonstrating genuine corporate substance for regulatory compliance.

On the 17th April 2012, the Companies Act (Recognised Incorporated Cell Companies) Regulations (the "Regulations") were incorporated into Maltese law by virtue of L.N. 119 of 2012.

In 2026 Malta introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice 39 of 2026) ('the Regulations')...

In any Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), Representations and Warranties play a crucial role in allocating risk between the buyer and the seller.

The landmark case of "Salomon v Salomon" in the UK established the principle of separate juridical personality and today represents a fundamental pillar of company law doctrine.

Malta provides a strategic gateway to the European market.

Having taken effect on 1 January 2025, the FuelEU Maritime Regulation is poised to reshape shipping operations, prompting vessel owners and stakeholders...

How do family businesses keep their founders' entrepreneurial spirt alive and continue to grow from decade to decade and generation to generation? What's the secret to their staying power and their ability to stay ahead of competitors?

When acquiring a business in Malta, buyers face a fundamental choice: purchase the company's shares or acquire the business assets directly. While asset purchases offer flexibility in selecting what to acquire, they introduce complex legal challenges spanning asset identification, employee transfers, intellectual property rights, and tax implications that require careful navigation through Malta's regulatory framework.

When a company finds itself in financial hardship, and the interested parties, such as the shareholders, the directors, or even the creditors, of the company wish to safeguard the interests of the company...

Share pledges in Malta require careful attention to constitutional documents, statutory notifications and enforcement procedures. This guide examines the distinct rules for private and public companies, MBR registration deadlines, shareholder rights during the pledge period, and the alternative regimes available for listed shares and qualifying financial collateral arrangements.

A practitioner is said to be objective if s/he does not allow undue influence of others, bias, or conflicts of interests to intervene with professional or business decisions.

Stephan Piazza interviewed by Ship Management International.

The FIAU has just released the Implementing Procedures Part II focusing specifically on AML/CFT obligations for professionals and firms offering services contemplated under the Company Service Providers Act, namely: