After months of negotiations, the European Parliament and Council have reached a political agreement on the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act ("AI Act").

On the 18th of September 2020, the Malta Financial Services Authority issued a Guidance Note on the submissions of source of wealth and source of funds.

A set of amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (Cap 373) have come into force today, the 7th February 2020, upon the publication of Act No. I of 2020 in Government Gazette No. 20,344.

As provided for in our Constitution, the "State recognises the right of all citizens to work and shall promote such conditions as will make this right effective".

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has outlined its Supervisory Priorities for 2025...

On the 31st of January, 2023, the Directive (EU) 2019/2121 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards cross-border...

On the 7th of December 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a circular advising VFASPs that the new version of Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook shall become applicable...

By virtue of Legal Notice LN47/2014 the Government of the Republic of Malta grants naturalisation by investment to reputable individuals and their dependants.

The OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiatives have significantly influenced international tax policies, focusing on curbing tax avoidance...

For the purposes of preventing money laundering and funding of terrorism, European Union (hereinafter, "EU") law requires Member States to keep a register containing information on the beneficial owners of companies and other entities incorporated within their jurisdiction.

There are several benefits that attract clients to register their vessels with the Maltese flag. Malta is strategically positioned in the heart of the Mediterranean at the crossroads of a number of important shipping routes.

The registration of trademarks in Malta is regulated by the Trademarks Act, Chapter 597 of the Laws of Malta (the "Act"), and all subsidiary legislation thereunder.

On the 20th of November, the new Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment regulations were published by the Maltese Government.

For many years, American entrepreneurs and wealth owners viewed Europe mainly as a market—somewhere to sell, invest, or expand.

During the past decade, Malta has performed strongly on the economic and employment fronts, making it one of the best performers in the European Union.

Once an iGaming operator obtains the applicable remote gaming licence and a company is up and running, one might ask, "What's next from a regulatory point of view?"

Malta has maintained its position as Europe's premier B2B gaming jurisdiction for over two decades, but what structural characteristics explain this sustained dominance despite increasing competition and regulatory demands? This analysis examines the Malta Gaming Authority's licensing framework, fiscal architecture, commercial ecosystem, and substance requirements to assess whether Malta's reputation as the optimal base for European gaming operations remains justified in 2026.

Trusts are fairly common in corporate structures. There are several types of trusts which are setup depending on the intended purpose of the trust.

The FATF vote is secret and a formal announcement of that decision will only be made at the end of its plenary, on Friday afternoon.

By virtue of Legal Notice 250 of 2025, published on 17 October 2025, the Minister responsible for finance has introduced the Senior Employees of Family Offices...