Malta: Consumer Protection

Malta’s Consumer Rights (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 introduce significant changes to the consumer right of withdrawal for online and distance contracts. These amendments transposing EU Directive 2023/2673 into Maltese law, are designed to strengthen consumer protection across digital commerce and will affect any business selling to consumers in Malta.

The European Union has agreed on a major legislative reform to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, introducing significant changes to air passenger rights across the EU. Set to enter force in August 2027, the reform strengthens existing protections while introducing new obligations for airlines, including proactive notification duties, enhanced rerouting requirements, and expanded protections for passengers with reduced mobility.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether luxury brands can use historical dates in their trademarks when those dates suggest centuries of craftsmanship and heritage that don't actually exist. This landmark decision examines how false claims about a business's age may deceive consumers about product quality, particularly when tradition and prestige are key factors in purchasing luxury goods.

Advancements in the world of fintech have fundamentally reshaped consumer behaviour through the rise of flexible payment methods, driven by surging technological developments.

On the 3rd of October 2025, Legal Notice 216 of 2025 was published in the Government Gazette with the aim of transposing Article...

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of November 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

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?

Advancements in the world of fintech have fundamentally reshaped consumer behaviour through the rise of flexible payment methods, driven by surging technological developments.

The case originated from a 1988 preliminary sale agreement containing a penalty clause allowing the vendor to retain an advance payment of approximately €72,870 if the purchasers failed to conclude the final contract