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Luxembourg Court Confirms Arm’s Length Remuneration Tax Requirement For Undisclosed Intra-Group Counter-Guarantee
At its core, the case concerns a Luxembourg holding company (the “Company”) that had contractually agreed to bear the credit risk on loans managed by a related entity’s permanent establishment located in Luxembourg (the “Branch”), without disclosing this arrangement to the Luxembourg tax authorities (the “LTA”) and without receiving any compensation.
Luxembourg Tax
MG
Maples Group
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Start Your Own Brokerage Company: A Complete Guide To Licensing, Company Formation, Banking And Payment Solutions
Starting a brokerage company involves more than just technology and marketing—it requires careful planning across licensing, corporate structure, banking relationships, payment solutions, and compliance frameworks. This comprehensive guide walks through the essential steps founders must take to build a legally sound, operationally ready brokerage business that can secure banking partnerships and support long-term growth.
Cyprus Finance
MC
Michael Chambers & Co. LLC
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Updates To The Companies Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations
Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.
Malta Commercial
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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Incorporating A Luxembourg SARL Before Opening Its Bank Account: The Fast-track Process
Luxembourg has introduced a significant reform allowing founders to defer the EUR 12,000 minimum share capital payment for private limited liability companies (SARL) for up to 12 months after incorporation. This change eliminates the need for upfront bank account opening and capital contribution, enabling faster company formation and immediate business operations while maintaining shareholder liability for unpaid capital.
Luxembourg Commercial
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Can Creditors Request A Change In Liquidator? Understanding Your Rights During Liquidation
Under Maltese company law, creditors holding at least one-fourth of a company's debt value have the statutory right to request a meeting to potentially replace the Official Receiver as liquidator. This mechanism provides creditors with meaningful influence over the liquidation process, particularly when specialized expertise or a different approach to asset recovery is needed.
Malta Insolvency
MT
Mamo TCV Advocates
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Governance And Consulting Services - Governance Services
Corporate governance encompasses the internal policies and procedures that control, direct, and manage corporate entities, serving to protect and enhance a business's most valuable asset - its name and reputation. This framework includes legally mandated requirements, voluntary best practices, and strategic measures that span from accurate financial record-keeping to board management and director training.
Ireland Commercial
AC
Arthur Cox
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The Return Of The Commercial Court In Malta: A New Chapter For Commercial Litigation
Malta's Commercial Court has been re-established as a superior court with extensive jurisdiction over commercial disputes, maritime matters, aviation claims, and intellectual property cases. The reform introduces significant changes to how commercial litigation will be handled, though certain aspects of the Court's scope remain subject to interpretation. Practitioners must carefully navigate the new jurisdictional framework to ensure cases are filed in the appropriate forum.
Malta Litigation
CG
CSB Group
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Why Sustainability Reporting Still Matters For Maltese Companies
For most Maltese companies, mandatory sustainability reporting has quietly disappeared following the Omnibus package's raised thresholds. While the legal obligation may have changed, the fundamental business reasons for taking sustainability seriously remain intact. This analysis explores why sustainability still matters beyond compliance, what lenders now expect regardless of company size, and which regulations still apply even when CSRD doesn't.
Malta Commercial
GT
Grant Thornton Malta
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The Limits Of A Beneficiary’s Right To Disclosure Of Documents In A Cyprus International Trust
On 26 June 2026, the District Court of Nicosia delivered its judgment in General Application No. 199/2022 and 200/2022, dealing with issues concerning the nature and extent of a beneficiary’s right to obtain disclosure of documents and information from a trustee in relation to a trust, the trust property and its administration.
Cyprus Commercial
Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)
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Introducing The Dutch Protective Foundation: A Strategic Shield Against Hostile Takeovers – New York Office Snippet
Dutch listed companies commonly deploy protective foundations as a defensive mechanism against hostile takeovers, granting independent boards the power to rapidly dilute bidder voting control through preference share issuance. This governance tool has gained widespread adoption among Dutch corporations and increasingly appears in international structures, offering companies crucial time to evaluate alternatives while maintaining strategic autonomy.
Netherlands Commercial
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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