In February, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) proposed a consultation document which outlines the proposed establishment of a new framework for Collective Investment Schemes (CISs) that are structured.

Malta has introduced amendments to its Double Taxation Relief agreements with Romania and San Marino, specifically targeting the mutual agreement procedure provisions within both treaties. These changes aim to enhance the operational framework for resolving tax disputes between the contracting states, with Romania's amendment adding stipulations for competent authority resolution and San Marino's removing time limitations on MAP procedures.

Several significant amendments to the Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta, were implemented by Act XVIII of 2024, the Companies (Amendment) Act of 2024.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released a consultation document proposing enhancements to the Company Service Providers (CSPs) Framework.

Foreign direct investment flows into Malta increased by €32.6 billion in 2024, bringing the total stock of foreign investment to €479.7 billion by the end of the year, according to a recent report from the National Statistics Office.

In June 2025, Malta experienced a significant increase in inbound tourism, welcoming approximately 386,776 visitors.

Malta's tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, registering record levels of total visitor spending and one of the fastest rises in overnight stays among European Union destinations.

Malta has issued Legal Notice 48 of 2026, formally titled the European Union Global Minimum Level of Taxation for Multinational Enterprise Groups and Large-Scale Domestic Groups...

Significant changes to the VAT Act were enacted by Act XXXVIII of 2024, which was passed on December 17, 2024, to bring it into compliance with the EU VAT Directive (Dir 2006/112/EC)...

The Malta Ship Registry will start the issuance of electronic ship certificates for vessels registered under the Malta flag, effective June 1, 2025.

Malta has long been recognised as a hub for international talent, offering a blend of Mediterranean charm, robust infrastructure, and attractive residency programmes.

Malta is set to remain one of the eurozone's strongest economic performers through the end of the decade, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections...

As of July 9, 2024, Malta and Curacao have formally accepted the double taxation agreement, which is a key step towards improving economic ties.

Following the Union's initiative to promote a capital markets union, the EU co-legislators on March 3rd, 2024, adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/886 on instant credit transfers in euro...

Boards face a new reality where volatility is the baseline, not the exception. Trade measures, regulatory shifts, cyber threats and geopolitical instability now shape markets continuously, exposing weaknesses in traditional governance models that treat external risk as periodic review items rather than standing strategic inputs. High-performing boards are moving from reactive crisis response to disciplined, repeatable resilience governance that protects enterprise value and preserves strategic choice.

In a move aimed at streamlining regulatory processes, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced significant changes to the Rulebook for Company Service Providers...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released updates to the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Rulebook and Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook...

A structured pathway enabling high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices to establish a presence in Malta and within the European Union through a residency route intrinsically...

Malta has formally brought into force amendments to its double taxation agreement with the Republic of San Marino, marking another step in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international tax cooperation...

At the initial stages of establishing a personal investment company, a.k.a. personal portfolio company, or a holding company to hold a portfolio of investments, the majority of the discussion will likely focus on the legal structure and taxation within the structure and on the assets placed within the personal investment company.