ArticleThe Mindset Of The Luxury Real Estate BuyerThanks to the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s relationship with The Wall Street Journal, Malta Sotheby’s have special access to the paper’s custom research. "MaltaReal Estate and ConstructionCSB Group
ArticleCOVID-19 Fiscal Assistance – Postponement Of Payment Of Certain TaxesThe Government of Malta has announced a Tax Deferral Scheme intended to aid businesses that are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.MaltaTaxCSB Group
ArticleDeferral Of Taxes Deadlines ExtendedAs communicated by the Minister for Finance and Financial Services, the Commissioner for Revenue and Malta Enterprise, the application of the deferral of taxes has been re-opened with an extension. MaltaTaxCSB Group
ArticleVAT On Gambling In Malta From 1 October 2026CSB Group announces their presence at major industry events throughout 2026, including prestigious yachting festivals in Cannes and Monaco, gaming summits in Lisbon and Rome, and Malta's premier financial services...MaltaTaxCSB Group
ArticleWealth And Tax Management – Are You Up-To-Date?The formula for successful wealth and tax management can be easily encapsulated in two words –planning and reviewing. MaltaWealth ManagementCSB Group
ArticleA Life In The Sun – Malta’s Attractions – Going Beyond The ExpectedThis is Malta - Ever-evolving and offering a first-class experience to its visitors who are inevitably enthralled by its charm.MaltaGovernment, Public SectorCSB Group
ArticleUnited Nations Pensions Programme Rules, 2015By virtue of Legal Notice 184 of 2015, the Government of Malta has issued new rules which provide for an exemption from income tax to beneficiaries who are in receipt of a pension...MaltaEmployment and HRGVZH Advocates
ArticleBenefits Of Malta Pensions Schemes And The Malta Pensions SectorMalta boasts a dynamic pensions sector wherein multinational corporations and individuals are increasingly looking to place their benefit plans.MaltaEmployment and HRCSB Group
ArticleInsight On Malta's Regulatory Position In Relation To The Latest AIFM Directive And The Financial Sector's Legal DevelopmentsDue to the AIFM Directive, interesting changes are occurring on the funds scenario as managers based both within and outside the EU are actively reviewing their position in view of the new regulations. MaltaFinance and BankingCSB Group
ArticleLandmark Decision Of The ECJ On The Right Of Access Of Personal Information By Data SubjectsTransparency permits individuals to understand how their personal data is being collected, used, and shared, and to make an educated decision on whether to provide that data.MaltaPrivacyCSB Group
ArticleMalta Outlook Updated From ‘Stable' To ‘Positive' On Standard & Poor's RatingOn the 10th of July, Standard & Poor's revised Malta's economic and fiscal growth rating. Malta's economic outlook according to the agency's rating moved up from 'stable' to 'positive' with a BBB+/A-2 rating.MaltaStrategyCSB Group
ArticleThe Shell Companies Directive: Un-shelling Misuse Of Shell Entities For Improper Tax Purposes And Implementing The Substance TestExecutive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis, stated: "Shell companies continue to offer criminals an easy opportunity to abuse tax obligations.MaltaTaxCSB Group
ArticleMalta's Passport Soars: A Top Contender At Fifth Place In Global RankingsIn the 2024 Henley Passport Index, Malta's passport has achieved remarkable acclaim, securing a joint fifth position and marking its highest-ever ranking...MaltaImmigrationCSB Group
ArticleMalta’s Fiscal Unity Regime – A Smart Solution For International Business GroupsMalta's Fiscal Unity Regime offers international corporate groups a powerful tool to streamline tax administration and enhance cash flow efficiency within the EU. By allowing qualifying group...MaltaTaxCSB Group
ArticleFATF Greylisting Assessors In Malta For Final ReviewFinancial Action Task Force assessors are in Malta to meet with government officials before deciding whether to take the island off its so-called grey list of untrustworthy jurisdictions.MaltaFinance and BankingCSB Group
ArticleMiFID II – The "Quick Fix" DirectiveIn February, the European Commission (EC) published its MiFID II "Quick-Fix" Directive, officially known as Directive (EU) 2021/338, which acknowledges pandemic disruptions and market concerns in its attempt to...MaltaFinance and BankingCSB Group
ArticleUnderstanding The Register Of Information ('RoI') Requirements Under DORAThe Digital Operational Resilience Act (‘DORA'), formally known as Regulation (‘EU') 2022/2554, became applicable to all financial entities within the European Union on 17th January 2025. MaltaFinance and BankingCSB Group
ArticleOver 33,000 Malta Residence Permits Granted To Tackle Workforce GapsMalta has established itself as a leading choice for expatriates and remote workers, having issued over 33,400 residence permits in 2024.MaltaImmigrationCSB Group
ArticleEUIPO Case Law: Trademark Protection For "Metaverse"With more and more companies opening offices and shops in the "Metaverse", the subject of trade mark protection in the Metaverse has become a heated debate. The EUIPO and national offices...MaltaIntellectual PropertyCSB Group
ArticleIntroduction Of Electronic Ship Certificates By Malta Ship RegistryThe Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta has announced that, effective from the 1st of June, 2025, it will begin issuing electronic certificates for vessels registered under the Malta flag.MaltaTransportCSB Group