Business Law and Corporate Law

The limited liability company (GmbH) is one of the most popular legal forms in Germany due to the limited liability of its shareholders. It is in the nature of a GmbH to limit the liability of its shareholders to the company’s assets (liability privilege).

Fostering healthy and competitive markets is a key objective of the European Union. And one set of regulations has served as the cornerstone...

In the field of professional services, clients often assume that the communications they have with their accountants, auditors, or corporate service providers...

European Union subsidiaries and their directors face increasing scrutiny when applying reduced withholding tax rates under double taxation treaties and EU directives.

Failure to remit employee social security contributions in Germany may trigger personal criminal and civil liability of managing directors under Section 266a German Criminal Code.

The Court of Justice of the European Union's landmark Wunner decision fundamentally reshapes director liability across the EU by permitting personal lawsuits against directors of companies operating cross-border, even when they hold valid licenses in their home jurisdiction. Can directors of Maltese companies still rely on separate legal personality protections when serving consumers across multiple Member States, or has the corporate veil been effectively pierced by this controversial judgment?

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Known as the "Smoky Thursday," is a cherished tradition in Cyprus, celebrated on the second Thursday before Lent. It marks the peak of the Carnival season, a day dedicated to gathering with friends...

During our 2026 Annual Company Updates, we were honoured to welcome Simon L. Barberi, Director – Strategy and Execution at EY Malta...

Under German corporate law, the principle of separation (the so-called “separation principle”) applies. Each company is an independent legal entity and is generally liable only for its own obligations.

The Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations, 2026 introduce a novel corporate structure specifically designed for sports clubs in Malta, allowing them to operate through dedicated limited liability...

Approximately 95% of foreign investments in Poland are carried out as LLC's. The popularity of this business structure and investment form in Poland is certainly due to the limited liability it provides to shareholders. However, this is not the only reason.