Malta: Transport

In its first quarter 2026 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100...

Malta's Tax & Customs Administration has issued comprehensive guidelines clarifying the 15% tax regime for highly skilled individuals, introducing progressive income thresholds that increase every five years and establishing transitional arrangements for aviation sector roles. The guidelines address critical implementation details including annual tax option exercises, competent authority designations, and role eligibility criteria that prioritize job functions over titles.

The ownership and security rights over aircraft engines in Malta are governed by two complementary legal frameworks: domestic legislation, mainly the Aircraft Registration Act...

Transport Malta has launched a voluntary safety certification scheme for pleasure yachts under 24 metres, establishing comprehensive guidelines covering vessel safety, operational standards, and pollution prevention.

The Malta Ship Registry has further strengthened its service offering through the introduction of Merchant Shipping Notice 206, establishing a more streamlined and flexible framework for the authentication of foreign documents. Effective from 13 May 2026, this development reinforces Malta’s standing as a modern, client-oriented maritime jurisdiction, while continuing to uphold strong standards of verification and accountability.

Transport Malta has introduced draft Pleasure Yacht Safety Guidelines that establish a voluntary framework enabling non-commercial yachts under the Malta flag to obtain formal safety certification for the first time.