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In seeking to create greater awareness on financial crime related obligations, Ganado Advocates is launching "The Financial Crime Series".

On the 26 October 2021, Act LX of 2021 was enacted, which introduces a number of amendments to the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the "Companies Act"), aimed at enhancing transparency of ...

A Maltese court awarded only €20,500 of a €153,000 claim after finding that a franchise consultant had withdrawn services before demanding full payment. The ruling examines whether a party can claim fees for contractual obligations it stopped performing, and how courts assess good faith in commercial disputes when neither side fully honours their agreement.

GVZH's newest venture: Ewropa Consultancy Services Limited, has just been approved as a registered Service Provider under the Consultancy Services Grant Scheme

This article outlines the importance of succession planning as a basic tenet of good corporate governance. In this article we try to explain how a board should go about succession...

This article outlines the importance of succession planning as a basic tenet of good corporate governance.

Liquidation may be a step that needs to be considered by a director of a Maltese company when a company is no longer needed or has become insolvent. The process involves placing the company into dissolution.

Whether a company is thriving, facing challenges, or simply reaching a natural conclusion, understanding the available options and the necessary procedures regarding company closure ensures a smooth transition...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (together with the Malta Business Registry and the Malta Stock Exchange) have published a number of circulars setting out certain new procedures...

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.

The MFSA carries out its Supervisory Review Processes taking a risk-based, proactive and proportionate approach to the supervision of licence holders across all sectors.