Malta: Corporate and Company Law

Malta introduces additional beneficial ownership disclosure requirements to strengthen transparency and align with evolving EU anti-money laundering standards. Legal Notice 184 of 2026 expands the information companies...

Malta’s corporate tax regime is designed to support international businesses, offering a compliant and flexible framework for companies operating across borders.

Malta is emerging as a compelling destination for internationally minded Americans seeking more than just investment opportunities or retirement locations. With its unique combination of EU membership, English-speaking environment, stable legal framework, and Mediterranean lifestyle, the island nation offers families and entrepreneurs a strategic platform for long-term planning, business expansion, and geographic diversification. From quality of life advantages to sophisticated professional services and var

Malta continues to be one of the EU’s most attractive jurisdictions for corporate structuring, wealth planning, and asset protection.

Malta Enterprise has introduced a new micro-invest scheme designed to support small businesses with up to 50 employees and self-employed individuals through tax credits for operational upgrades and expansion. The scheme, running from 2026 to 2030, features increased thresholds for family businesses, Gozo-based companies, female-owned enterprises, and newly eligible social enterprises.

If safeguarding your business and its valuable assets is a top priority, opting for a dual company structure can offer an extra level of protection.

Share pledges constitute one of the most commonly used forms of security in Maltese corporate and financing transactions. They are primarily regulated by the Companies Act...

Malta has reintroduced a dedicated Commercial Court through Act No. IV of 2026, building on Bill 133 of 2025. This reform separates complex commercial disputes from the general civil courts...

Startups often treat GDPR as a cost centre, however the market increasingly treats it as a signal of maturity. The principle of accountability under the GDPR requires controllers to be “responsible...