The Malta Ship Registry has taken a significant step forward in the digitalisation of its services with the introduction of electronic statutory certificates, effective from 1 June 2025, under Merchant Shipping Notice 193.

Wealth preservation isn't just about having a plan. It's about having the right one. For many Middle Eastern families, legacy planning can be a delicate balance between personal wishes, regional laws, and cross-border realities.

Malta has reshaped its aviation identity over the past 15 years. From solid legal reforms to tax optimisation and strategic clustering, it's now seen as one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for aircraft registration, leasing and aviation services.

A Lloyd's List investigation has uncovered a sophisticated fake flag network linked to the same domain, which is issuing fake ship registries and seafarer certificates to sanctioned vessels worldwide.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has released its 2025 Maritime Labour Convention Annual Report, revealing key compliance trends across health and safety, accommodation standards, and employment documentation. With 248 inspections conducted and specific deficiency patterns emerging from both flag state and port state control activities, the report provides critical insights for vessel owners and managers operating under the IOM flag.

In the world of international structuring, the terms ‘Economic Substance' and ‘Central Management and Control' are often used interchangeably...

At first glance, the Isle of Man might seem small; a dot between Britain and Ireland, better known for its winding TT course than for global commerce.

The start of a new year is always a time for reflection, especially for individuals who have built significant wealth.

When you think of Malta, you might picture sun-drenched coastlines, historic cities, and a slower pace of life. Yet, there is another side to this Mediterranean gem that deserves just as much attention...

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a subsidiary created for specific financial or operational purposes. SPVs are commonly used to isolate risks, manage project-specific operations, and facilitate...

Sentient International, a boutique trust and corporate service provider in the Isle of Man, is seeking a Senior Company and Trust Administrator to manage luxury asset structures including superyachts, aircraft, and helicopters. This role offers the opportunity to work in a people-centered environment that values work-life balance while handling complex international corporate and trust administration for high-net-worth clients.

It is now June 2025, and the UK's sweeping reforms to its tax regime for non-domiciled individuals have officially come into force.

Few regions in the world match the entrepreneurial spirit found in South Africa. From tech pioneers to resource innovators and dynamic SMEs, South African business owners have consistently demonstrated ambition...

Wealth planning is no longer just about reducing tax. Today's high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth (HNW and UHNW) individuals are looking for something more nuanced, more human.

In 2017, the Crown Dependencies gave commitments to the EU to introduce rules on Economic Substance.

Your board signs off on a major strategic decision. Everyone's in agreement, hands are shaken, and the meeting ends. Fast forward three years — a regulator, shareholder...

When it comes to scaling internationally, protecting assets, or managing cross-border investments, strategy matters.

In today's global business landscape, entrepreneurs are constantly seeking opportunities to thrive in a supportive environment that offers unique advantages.

Trusts are often seen as stable, forward-looking vehicles designed to endure over generations. Yet time and again, trustees and advisers encounter a common vulnerability...

No two families are the same. While some adopt a conservative, savings-led approach to wealth, others prioritise experience, lifestyle, or even legacy-making through philanthropy...