It is currently estimated that 214 Maltese residents own a private aircraft. This is the second-highest rate within Europe; only Austria supersedes such a figure.

Due to sharp decline in Chinese growth, the present time is seeing several Western companies carefully examining the position of their business in China and on the Chinese market.

In a landmark decision in December 2024, Curaçao's parliament has approved the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (‘LOK') by 13 votes in favour and with only 6 votes against. This reform marks a transformative.

A political agreement at Council level has been reached on the proposed Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) and the new 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6) pending first reading of...

Belgium's Privacy Protection Commission (CPP) accused Facebook of tracking the browsing habits of users and non-users, particularly through the use of plug-ins and cookies.

These will be applicable to financial reporting periods beginning on or after 1st January 2016.

The European Union has directed its attention towards fostering an entrepreneurial culture across the region.

In addition to the CSP Amendment Act, the Authority has recently also launched an updated Rulebook for Company Service Providers.

In virtue of the execution of the powers conferred by article 425 (10) of the Companies Act, the Minister responsible for the registration of commercial partnerships has introduced further regulations – Legal Notice 288 of 2020.

As part of Malta's ongoing efforts to modernise its corporate legal framework, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act No. XVIII of 2025)...

The non-compete clause, being a restrictive covenant which is usually included in employment contracts, is not regulated by Maltese Law.

In a recent survey conducted by the National Statistics Office in Malta, alarming figures shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment in workplaces.

In the ever-evolving realm of contemporary business, characterised by intense competition for top-tier talent, organisations encounter a pivotal imperative...

Local employers are empowered to legally terminate their employees' employment during the probation period need or necessity to provide a reason to justify such dismissal.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") has recently published a circular on the 4th July outlining a number of revisions made to the Conduct of Business Rulebook (the "Rulebook").

On the 30th March 2022, the FIAU issued a report to subject persons to provide details on the thematic review carried out in the last quarter of 2021 on CSPs that was aimed at assessing their level of compliance ...

In today's interconnected world, where global challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, and healthcare persist, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for creating...

Many foreign investors have directed their attention towards Malta along recent years.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate within Transport Malta issued Guidelines for Changeovers of Commercial Yachts and Pleasure Yachts on the 2nd of September 2021 in line with the requirements of the Malta Commercial Yacht Code.

A Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) titled "Provision of a Vessel Management System as part of the Digitalisation of the Merchant Shipping Directorate...