Malta is introducing a mandatory Pre-Departure Course for Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) applying for a first-time Single Permit, with implementation starting in January 2026.

The Financial Action Task Force (also known as the ‘FATF') is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. The FATF issues ‘Recommendations'...

To begin with the effects of negative environmental consequences of economic growth and globalisation, ESG has arisen to the top of the regulatory agenda.

Malta has created various fiscal incentives to make its position stronger and tax competitive in the Business Aviation Industry mostly in connection to aircraft engine and aircraft operators.

As briefed on the 12th of January by Parliamentary Secretary Alex Muscat and MRVA CEO Charles Mizzi, the new Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) has come into force on the 29th of March 2021.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”) SME Fund 2026 enables eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reclaim part of the cost of trademark registration...

Malta's Commercial Court has been re-established as a superior court with extensive jurisdiction over commercial disputes, maritime matters, aviation claims, and intellectual property cases. The reform introduces significant changes to how commercial litigation will be handled, though certain aspects of the Court's scope remain subject to interpretation. Practitioners must carefully navigate the new jurisdictional framework to ensure cases are filed in the appropriate forum.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") published a set of guidelines (the "Guidelines") on the 23rd June 2023...

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554) solves an important problem in the EU financial regulation, as it "aims to consolidate and upgrade ICT risk requirements...

The following roles and responsibilities performed in connection with the gaming activity of a licensee shall each constitute a key function.

Throughout the past decade and a half, Malta has positioned itself in a unique regulatory and operation position within the remote gambling industry. Being one of the first jurisdictions to...

On the 9th of February 2021, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit informed the relevant stakeholder that the 2021 Risk Evaluation Questionnaires will be available on the Compliance and Supervision Platform for Assessing Risk System ...

The steps to set up a company in Malta are very straightforward and can be done remotely or online without the need to travel.

The MFSA has just issued a document describing the supervisory focus for 2021 in the areas of ICT risk, Cybersecurity and ICT outsourcing.

Explore upcoming industry events where CSB Group will showcase specialized services across yachting, gaming, and financial sectors throughout 2026. Discover opportunities to connect with experts...

The financial services industry has been one of the main driving forces behind Malta's economic success over the past 15 years and it is without a doubt that Malta's EU membership has been a major role player...

Are you considering immigrating to Malta from South Africa? If so, you're in for an exciting journey. Malta, a small archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, offers a rich cultural heritage...

Malta's budget for 2021 mainly focuses on the country's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Europe is overshadowed by sovereign debt crisis, EU core and peripheral countries seem to be drifting apart.

Explore the critical roles of company secretaries and directors in Malta's corporate framework, examining their statutory obligations and the growing emphasis on demonstrating genuine corporate substance for regulatory compliance.