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AI Usage Under Scrutiny: MFSA Sets Clear Governance and Risk Expectations for Licence Holders

From governance and model oversight to outsourcing, data integrity, and explainability, the message is clear: AI adoption must be controlled,…

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Malta Expands Film Incentives to XR: A New Era for Immersive Productions

This update formally recognises Extended Reality (XR), including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, positioning Malta as a…

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Short-Lets Under the Spotlight: Key Changes in Malta’s 2026 Tourism Accommodation Regulations

Background  On the 15th of April 2026, Malta published the Tourism Accommodation Regulations 2026 (L.N.92.2026) (hereinafter the…

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What the New Guidelines Mean for Malta’s Highly Skilled Individuals Tax Rules

Background  Following the introduction of the Treatment of Highly Skilled Individual Rules 2026, the Malta Tax & Customs Administration (MTCA) has…

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Introducing Malta’s Sports Private Limited Liability Company: A New Framework for Club Governance and Investment

Background  On the 10th of April 2026, the Maltese Government published the ‘Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations…

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A New Fiscal Era for Malta’s Gaming Sector: Lower Tax Burden, Greater Clarity

A New Chapter for Malta’s Gaming Framework  On the 1st of April 2026, Malta published two landmark regulations reshaping its gaming tax and VAT…

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Leveraging the EU-India FTA: Why Malta Works for Indian Group Structures

The EU-India trade agreement, finalised January 27, 2026, fundamentally reshapes commerce between these major markets. For Indian enterprises, Malta…

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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Regulations 2026

Introduction to Malta's implementation of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive through the Corporate Sustainability…

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A New Chapter: Gibraltar's Future Relationship with the European Union

On June 11, 2025, the EU, Spain, the UK, and Gibraltar reached a political agreement on the core elements of a forthcoming treaty establishing…

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Fortify your Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Asset Protection Strategies

How asset protection offers a robust framework of strategies designed to shield assets from liabilities through corporate structures, trusts and…

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Malta Budget 2025

Malta's Finance Minister introduced the 2025 budget featuring tax reductions, expanded deductions, wage increases, and pension enhancements with…

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Malta Leads the Way: Successful Implementation of EU Mobility Directive

Malta successfully implemented the EU Mobility Directive through three sets of regulations governing cross-border mergers, divisions, and conversions…

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Malta's Strive for Financial Services Superiority

Malta pursues financial sector excellence through innovative legislation and regulatory reforms outlined in a 10-year strategy targeting a competitive,…

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Patent Box Regime (Deduction) Rules

Malta's Patent Box Regime allows eligible businesses to claim deductions on IP income, potentially achieving up to 95% tax relief on patents,…

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The Income from Sports Activities Rules 2024

Malta introduced new tax legislation granting a reduced 7.5% tax rate on income earned by sports professionals working with registered clubs.

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The Transfer Pricing (Amendment) Rules, 2024

Malta's Transfer Pricing Amendment Rules establish the Arm's Length Principle for cross-border transactions between associated enterprises.

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The MFSA Introduces New Legislation for Cross-Border Crowdfunding Services

New legislation clearing the way for Malta to provide crowdfunding services on a cross-border basis within the EU.

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The implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1238 on a pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP)

The EU introduced a portable personal pension product designed to encourage long-term savings across member states.

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The Guidelines in Relation to the Consolidated Group (Income Tax) Rules

Guidelines relating to the Consolidated Group Income Tax Rules in Malta.

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From Hemp to Hope – How Malta is Planting the Seeds of Medical Innovation

How Malta is positioning itself as a hub for medical cannabis innovation and regulation.

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Stimulating Innovation – Malta's New Patent Box Regime

Malta's patent box regime offering reduced tax rates on intellectual property income, complying with OECD standards.

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MFSA's Assessment of Possible Brexit Impact on Key Areas of Financial Markets

MFSA's assessment of the potential impact of Brexit on key areas of Malta's financial markets.

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Temporary Passporting Rights to UK Entities Granted by the MFSA

The MFSA granted temporary passporting rights to UK-based entities operating in Malta post-Brexit.

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Malta Double Tax Agreements

Malta's double tax agreements were modified following the Multilateral Instrument's implementation on April 1, 2019.

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Malta's Implementation of the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive

Malta implemented new regulations on January 1, 2019 to comply with the EU's Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive.

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Malta Gaming Authority – A New Gaming Bill in the Maltese Parliament

A new gaming bill to repeal extant legislation and introduce a simplified two-licence system for Malta's gaming industry.

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Mauritius Defers the Implementation of Common Reporting Standard

Mauritius defers the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard for Automatic Exchange of Information.

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