The latest regulatory updates, insights and industry news from the zeta. team.
From governance and model oversight to outsourcing, data integrity, and explainability, the message is clear: AI adoption must be controlled, accountable, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Firms are expected to critically assess their AI use, identify gaps, and take action, before supervisory pressure increases.
09.06.2026
Equal pay in Malta has just moved from principle to hard obligation. The new Equal Pay (Transparency and Reporting) Regulations transpose the EU Equal Pay Transparency Directive into Maltese law and introduce far‑reaching duties on employers. From mandatory Pay Gap Reports for organisations with 100+ employees, to potential Joint Pay Assessments where unexplained gaps of 5% or more persist, the Regulations significantly raise the bar on pay transparency and enforcement.
08.06.2026
This update formally recognises Extended Reality (XR), including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, positioning Malta as a forward-looking jurisdiction for immersive and interactive productions.
25.05.2026
As of 22nd May 2026, the Salaries or Wages (Exemption from Attachment) Order 2026 increases the protected minimum salary threshold to €1,350 per month, with any amount above that potentially subject to garnishee proceedings, subject to the applicable legal safeguards.
25.05.2026
Our latest article revisits the programme with a focus on what matters most in practice: the complete Maltese tax exemption on qualifying UN pension income, the remittance basis of taxation and the non-taxable treatment of foreign capital gains as an exit strategy-route.
25.05.2026
Malta Introduces Key Changes to Leave and Wage Rules
05.05.2026
How much control can a settlor retain without undermining trust validity? The answer varies dramatically between jurisdictions. Understanding the substantive governance requirements has never been more critical for cross-border estate planning.
05.05.2026
Background On the 15th of April 2026, Malta published the Tourism Accommodation Regulations 2026 (L.N.92.2026) (hereinafter the ‘Regulations’), establishing a new operating licence regime which will
17.04.2026
Background Following the introduction of the Treatment of Highly Skilled Individual Rules 2026, the Malta Tax & Customs Administration (MTCA) has published its ‘Guidelines in Relation to the Tax Trea
17.04.2026
Background On the 10th of April 2026, the Maltese Government published the ‘Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations 2026’ (L.N.91.2026), introducing a new legal entity known as a Sport
13.04.2026
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 landscape: (i) The Gaming Tax (Amendment) Regulations
04.04.2026
The EU-India trade agreement, finalised January 27, 2026, fundamentally reshapes commerce between these major markets. For Indian enterprises, Malta offers a compelling EU base combining strategic location, tax efficiency, and talent pathways.
25.03.2026