As revealed by CNN, the Left Party in Sweden proposed that paternity leave entitlement be extended from two months to three months.

On the 28th October 2021, FATF, an inter-governmental body that sets international standards with an aim to prevent global money laundering and terrorist financing, released updated guidance related to VA and VASPs.

The Malta Gaming Authority will be allowing cruise liners to operate their on-board casinos whilst crossing Maltese territorial waters as well as while berthed in a Maltese or Gozitan port.

On the 15th of June 2020, the Government of Malta published a number of Legal Notices on the Government Gazette and thereafter on the justiceservices.com.mt website in relation to purchasing of property.

During our 2026 Annual Company Updates, we were honoured to welcome Simon L. Barberi, Director – Strategy and Execution at EY Malta...

The Maltese Government has recently launched the Malta Residence and Visa Programme Regulations 2015, through a Legal Notice published on the 28th of August 2015.

MGA Licensees are required to submit audited financial statements for each financial year by not later than 180 days after the end of such financial year.

The Korea-Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will be setting up an office in Malta.

There are also a number of fiscal incentives when looking at Malta as a jurisdiction of choice to set up an aviation company and consequently own, operate and/or lease aircrafts.

For many business owners, obtaining a trademark certificate feels like the final step in protecting their brand. After weeks or months of name brainstorming...

The directive adopted by the Council (COUNCIL DIRECTIVE amending Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation), known as DAC8...

The purpose behind this revamping exercise was to ensure that the Corporate Governance Manual for Directors of Collective Investment Schemes is aligned with the general Corporate Governance

In December 2022, at the 79th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, the IMO took action in order to create the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (SECA) for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has introduced a framework for Notified Professional Investor Funds (NPIFs), following consultation documents issued in December 2022 and May 2023.

In the dynamic environment of financial services, combating financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing is paramount.

In a positive development for Malta, Advocate General Gerard Hogan delivered his opinion on October 4, 2024, backing Malta's disputed citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program.

Malta is recognised as an advantageous location for trusts due to its favourable tax environment. Despite being governed by Civil law, Malta has effectively incorporated trust legislation...

In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has fuelled debates about its potential to reshape the employment landscape.

Article 3(1)(9) of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) defines a utility token as a type of crypto-asset intended solely to provide access to a good or service supplied by its issuer.

The Malta Ship Registry has further strengthened its service offering through the introduction of Merchant Shipping Notice 206, establishing a more streamlined and flexible framework for the authentication of foreign documents. Effective from 13 May 2026, this development reinforces Malta’s standing as a modern, client-oriented maritime jurisdiction, while continuing to uphold strong standards of verification and accountability.