Malta's finance and insurance sector, while smaller in absolute size, has a notable impact on the European Union (EU) landscape. The sector directly generated 19% of the total value-added to the Maltese economy in 2019.

Family businesses, which contribute considerably to the GDP and employment of the country, are the backbone of the Maltese economy.

The Maltese economy, with a growth of 7.5% in 2023 due to net exports, is predicted to maintain its growth with a projected GDP increase of 4.9% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025.

On 2 September 2025, the Maltese Government enacted Legal Notice 188 of 2025, establishing the Final Income Tax Without Imputation Regulations (FITWI), 2025, under the Income Tax Act (Cap. 123).

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) has published its latest macroeconomic projections extending to 2026...

Maybe you have a ground-breaking idea for an AI-powered product, but setting up a startup seems like a daunting task. In that regard, Malta is rapidly evolving into an international hub for AI...

Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership framework through Legal Notice 184 of 2026, which came into force on 10 July 2026. The reform aims to improve the accuracy, transparency and reliability of beneficial ownership information, whilst also introducing practical simplifications for certain companies with straightforward ownership structures.

Malta's aviation industry offers an attractive personal tax regime for non-domiciled individuals employed in senior/managerial roles in the sector.

The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) and the United Nations Pensions Programme (UNPP) in Malta are two distinct initiatives aimed at attracting foreign retirees to retire in Malta.

Income Tax Consolidation has been available in Malta since its introduction through Legal Notice 110 of 2019, being the Consolidated Group (Income Tax) Rules, 2019.

Financial regulations are constantly evolving and changing on a frequent basis in an attempt to adapt to the ever-expanding digital landscape.

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.

Malta has enacted the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, introducing significant reforms to enhance seafarers' rights and working conditions on Maltese-flagged vessels.

The European Parliament achieved a key milestone by adopting the landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, paving the way for the European Union's first complete legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI).

Legal Notice 91 of 2026 introduced a dedicated legal framework governing the incorporation and operation of sports clubs through a private limited liability company structure, known as a Sports Private...

Malta's Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduces Article 117A, establishing clear default rules for usufruct over company shares.

Malta emerged as a primary family office and wealth management jurisdiction, drawing strengths through the holistic offering that caters for a wide spectrum of high-net-worth individuals and affluent families' needs.

Malta has introduced significant reforms to its labour migration framework. The first set of measures came into force on 1 August 2025, while further enhancements will apply from 1 October 2025.

The withholding tax rate on dividends paid from an Irish company to a Maltese resident shareholder is generally zero, provided that certain conditions are met. This may arise from exemptions granted by Irish domestic...

The Malta Tax and Customs Authority (MTCA) has issued a Guideline on Applications for Monthly Tax Periods in accordance with Regulation 4(1) of Subsidiary Legislation 406.02.