The latest regulatory updates, insights and industry news from the zeta. team.
Curated collections of our insights, grouped by the areas we work in most.
Malta's crypto-asset regulation — MiCA, the VFA framework, DLT and CASP licensing.
Explore →Residency programmes and relocation — MPRP, GRP, and the latest updates.
Explore →Setting up and running a Malta company — formation, tax, VAT and administration.
Explore →Fund structures and licensing — AIFs, NAIFs, PIFs, administration and SPVs.
Explore →Licensing, AML/CFT, MLRO and ongoing obligations across regulated sectors.
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Incorporating a company in Malta is only the beginning. Maltese companies are subject to ongoing accounting, tax, VAT, corporate governance and reporting obligations throughout their lifecycle. This guide outlines the key compliance requirements businesses should be aware of, from annual accounts and tax returns to AGMs, UBO reporting, payroll and maintaining strong local substance
28.08.2026
Malta combines EU market access, a strategic Mediterranean location and a competitive corporate and tax framework, making it an attractive base for international businesses. From holding and trading companies to technology and IP structures, this guide explores the key advantages of establishing operations in Malta, including the participation exemption, shareholder refund system, double-tax relief mechanisms and Patent Box Regime.
26.08.2026
Malta’s updated guidance clarifies how small businesses registered under Article 11 should issue fiscal receipts. From correctly identifying exempt supplies to updating fiscal cash register settings, businesses should ensure their receipts meet the latest requirements while continuing to monitor the €35,000 annual turnover threshold.
24.08.2026
Incorporating a company in Malta is a straightforward process when the correct legal, corporate and regulatory requirements are followed. From choosing a company name and drafting the Memorandum and Articles of Association to preparing KYC documentation, share capital and Malta Business Registry filings, this guide walks through the key steps involved in establishing a Maltese company and meeting its post-registration obligations.
24.08.2026
The Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 introduce significant changes to Malta's beneficial ownership framework in line with AMLD6. The amendments expand the scope of the regime, require additional beneficial ownership information to be maintained and reported, introduce new rules governing access to beneficial ownership information, and require companies to assess whether they qualify for a revised exemption by 10 January 2027.
07.08.2026
A new nexus test, distributed ledger share registers, and greater flexibility for private companies: the Companies (Amendment) Bill touches almost every part of Malta's company law framework.
06.08.2026
On the 14th of July 2026, the Individual Tax Programme Rules 2026 (the "Rules") were published by means of Legal Notice 195 of 2026, consolidating the special tax status programmes currently in force into one framework, set to come into force with effect from the 1st of January 2027, The Rules harmonise the special tax status programmes currently in force, the Global Residence Programme, the Malta Residence Programme, the Malta Retirement Programme, and the United Nations Pensions Programme, into a single, unified framework.
06.08.2026
Political elections, football matches, interest-rate decisions, even the weather, all now tradeable on prediction markets. Monthly volumes have surged into the tens of billions, and the industry shows no sign of slowing. But one question continues to unsettle the sector: are these contracts gambling, financial instruments, or something entirely new?
21.07.2026
Malta, Gibraltar or Greece: Which Residency Programme Fits Your Profile? 🇲🇹🇬🇮🇬🇷
15.07.2026
The EU–UK Agreement on Gibraltar is set to reshape the jurisdiction’s post-Brexit landscape, with meaningful improvements to cross-border mobility, connectivity, and overall certainty.
15.07.2026
Greece’s Golden Visa programme remains one of the most flexible and accessible pathways to EU residency.
15.07.2026
Under MiCA, any VFA provider wishing to continue offering in‑scope crypto‑asset services will need a CASP licence, and the current “grandfathering” window for operating under the old VFA framework is closing fast. For existing licence holders, Malta’s MiCA Act offers a simplified procedure, allowing the MFSA to rely on information already submitted under the VFA regime, but only if it is complete, current and aligned with MiCA requirements.
11.06.2026
