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Malta–US Tax Treaty: Structuring Transatlantic Companies For Efficiency And Compliance

For decades, US businesses viewed tax treaties primarily as technical instruments and mechanisms to reduce withholding tax or avoid double taxation on cross-border income.

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CSB Group

Malta NCA Issues Guidelines On Penalties For Competition Law Infringements

On 6 February 2026, the Office for Competition within the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (Malta NCA) published Guidelines on the Methodology for Determining the Penalty Amount (Guidelines)

Malta Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

How A Malta Holding Company Benefits International Investors: A Case Study

Mr Mario Rossi is an Italian entrepreneur who has invested in several companies across Europe in different sectors. He owns 70% of a German manufacturing company, 60% of a Czech software company, and 80% of a Spanish distribution company.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Lex Mundi Global Merger Notification Guide

Yes, the Control of Concentrations Regulations, S.L.379.08 ("the Regulations") are applicable to mergers and acquisitions. The Regulations are subsidiary legislation made under the Competition Act...

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Two Decades In The Making: Malta's Proposed Merger Control Reforms

Malta Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's Notified PIFs: Europe's Family Office Solution

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MCCAA Launches Consultation On Amendments To Control Of Concentrations Regulations

Malta Anti-trust

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GTG

Consultation On Amendments To Malta's Merger Rules

Malta Anti-trust

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Malta's Merger Control Regime: Key Proposed Amendments

Malta Anti-trust

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Main Developments In Competition Law And Policy 2025 – Malta

Malta Anti-trust

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WH Partners

Malta NCA Proposes Merger Control Reform

Malta Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

Chambers Global Trends And Developments: Gaming Law 2025

Malta Media & IT

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GVZH Advocates

Setting Up A Company In Malta: A Complete Guide For Business Owners

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Enforcement Of Play Claims From Austria To Malta (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

The EU's Approach To AI Liability: From Liability-centric Reform To Risk-Based Regulation

European Union Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Permanent Residence For Americans 2026 | MPRP Guide

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia: Malta's Financial Compass Steering Innovation And Growth

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Finance Malta

New 15% Tax Rate For Highly Skilled Professionals In Finance And Gaming

Malta Employment

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GTG

Mergers And Acquisitions: A Question Of Readiness And The Courage To Evolve

At first glance, the surge in mergers and acquisitions across Malta over the past two years might suggest a maturing market finally finding its rhythm.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Proposed Improvements For Proceedings Before The Small Claims Tribunal

The Small Claims Tribunal Act (Chapter 380 of the Laws of Malta) has undergone a noteworthy transformation with the proposal of the Small Claims Tribunal (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Malta Commercial

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GTG

Malta Streamlines Procedures For The Malta Permanent Residence Programme

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) was introduced in 2021, when it replaced the Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP).

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Introduces Citizenship By Merit

With the Legal Notice No 159 of 2025, Malta has updated the regulations for the acquisition of Maltese citizenship.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Deal Or No Deal? Navigating The Realities Of M&A Negotiations In Malta

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Doing Business In Comparative Guide

Malta Commercial

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Unravelling Usufruct Over Shares: New Article 117A Of The Companies Act

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

M&A Outlook In A Year Of Tariffs, Tech And Shifting Rules

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The End Of The UK's Non-Domiciled Regime: Why People Are Considering Malta For Tax Residency

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta M&A Watch – Malta's Companies Act Proposed Amendments: How The New Regulations Could Impact Foreign Direct Investment & Mergers And Acquisitions

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

MGA Policy – Introduction Of The Capital Requirements Policy

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

What Every Compliance Professional Should Know

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Grant Thornton Malta

Cross-Border Mergers In The EU: Why Malta Is The Ideal Jurisdiction

Malta Commercial

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GTG

An Attractive Destination For IP Holding Companies

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

MGA Policy – Introduction Of The Capital Requirements Policy

On the 2nd of July 2025 the Malta Gaming Authority (the "MGA") published a Capital Requirements Policy (the "Policy") which, by way of its very nature, is effective immediately.

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

What Every Compliance Professional Should Know

In today's complex financial landscape, identifying potential money laundering activities...

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Grant Thornton Malta

Cross-Border Mergers In The EU: Why Malta Is The Ideal Jurisdiction

Cross-border mergers allow businesses to grow and flourish, and hence as a financial services centre, having an efficient cross-border merger process is essential. To this end, Malta has adopted a legislative framework...

Malta Commercial

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GTG

An Attractive Destination For IP Holding Companies

Malta is one of the most attractive destinations for establishing holding companies dedicated to managing intellectual property (IP), thanks to its combination of favourable tax benefits, a strong legal framework, a network of over 70 Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and direct access to the European single market.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Corporate Law Malta: Decoding The Law Of Company Meetings In Malta

Malta Commercial

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GTG

Mergers And Acquisitions: Are We In For A Rebound?

The current reawakening of the M&A market follows a slumber experienced over the past few years. The recent announcement of Goldman Sachs' proposed acquisition of a significant stake in Melita plc marks.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Corporate Law Malta: Understanding Pledging Of Shares

In Maltese corporate law, the notion of pledging over shares refers to the conferring upon the pledgee (the creditor) the right to obtain payment out of the shares with privilege over other creditors.

Malta Commercial

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GTG

Maltese Office For Competition Blocks Acquisition In Groceries' Retail Sector

Malta's Office for Competition ("the Office") has issued a press release, noting that on the 18 September 2024, it issued a decision prohibiting the acquisition by Lidl Immobiliare Malta Limited ("Lidl") of property owned...

Malta Anti-trust

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WH Partners

Malta's Office For Competition Prohibits Proposed Concentration In The Grocery Retail Market

Malta's Office for Competition (the Office) has prohibited the acquisition by an international discount retailer chain with a presence in Malta (the Acquiring Undertaking) of real estate...

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Cross-Border Movement Of Companies Within The European Union

European Union Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

Corporate M&A 2024 - Law And Practice

Malta Commercial

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Finance Malta

Corporate M&A In Malta

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The European Commission's Revised Market Definition Notice: Modernising EU Competition Practice For The Digital Era

European Union Anti-trust

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WH Partners

Staying Ahead Of The Curve: Malta's Plan To Further Strengthen Its Financial Services Offering

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Foreign Subsidies Regulation And Its Implications On M&A Transactions And Public Procurement

European Union Commercial

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The OECD Publishes Report On The 2024 Edition On Competition Trends

Malta Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative Guide

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

Malta M&A Watch: Amendments In Maltese Law Facilitating Cross - Border Activity

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Listen: Merger Control In Malta (Podcast)

Malta Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

The European Commission Publishes Its Report Highlighting Active Competition Enforcement In The Pharma Sector

European Union Anti-trust

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Ganado Advocates

A Quick Guide To Malta Merger Control Assessment 2023

Malta Anti-trust

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WH Partners

Malta M&A Watch: Update On Foreign Direct Investment In The EU

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Malta M&A Watch: European Commission Continues To Examine Below Turnover Threshold Transactions Using Article 22 EUMR

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Expected To Bounce Back In 2024

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

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Next Stop: Accelerated Transformation (Video)

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Machas & Partners Law Firm

Les Voix Du M&A | David Humbert Pour Endrix (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Long-Term Incentive Plans | Remuneration Essentials (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

Partnered Research: IPEM 6th Pan-European Private Equity Survey (Video)

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AlixPartners

Explainer Video: The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment Screening (Video)

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Loyens & Loeff

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