The Maltese jurisdiction is fast becoming a hub for a broad range of investment services. The provision of such services is regulated in Malta by the Investment Services Act (“ISA”)…

HOW IT WORKS?  Escrow services are considered to be an effective way to mitigate fraud and other similar risks in commercial transactions. Such services take place in financial arrangements, where…

In Malta, banks and other credit institutions are regulated by the Banking Act (Cap. 371 of the Laws of Malta). Malta has implemented all the relevant EU Directives which serve as the…

The Malta Residence and Visa Programme is regulated by Legal Notice 288 of 2015, known as the Malta Residence and Visa Programme Regulations, 2015 under the Immigration Act, Chapter 217…

In 2011, Malta introduced specific tax rules, namely the Highly Qualified Rules, intended to attract top expertise and skill in the financial Services, remote gaming and aviation sectors, enabling operators…

This scheme shall apply to third country nationals (non-EU Nationals) and their dependants and provides a tax residency in Malta with special rates applicable on income arising in Malta and…

On the 4th July 2016, the implementation of the 2012 Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 dealing with EU Cross Border Successions took effect and these new rules are applicable to the succession…

1.    Limited Liability Company – the name must end with “private limited company” or the word “limited” or its abbreviation “ltd”. A private company is a company that must, by its memorandum…

Re-domiciliation of companies to Malta is possible, provided that the laws of the originating country, allows it and as long as such company is authorized to do so by its…

The LawPrincipal legislation is the Companies Act of 1995 which is principally based on English Company law. Shipping companies are regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act.Types Limited liability companyThe limited company…