Doing Business in Malta: A Gateway for Entrepreneurs, Startups and Global Talent
For international entrepreneurs, founders and globally mobile professionals, Malta offers more than a place to live. It provides an EU business environment, access to the European market, an English-speaking setting and a growing ecosystem of support for startups and innovative businesses. For non-EU nationals, Malta also offers dedicated residence pathways that can make establishing a […]
Malta’s EU Membership and Access to the European Market
For a business looking to establish a foothold in Europe, Malta offers a straightforward route. The island has built a strong international business community over the years, supported by its EU membership, English-speaking environment, euro currency, and strategic location in the Mediterranean. For companies with ambitions beyond Malta itself, these factors can make the country […]
Expanding Your Business into Europe: Why Malta Makes Strategic Sense
For businesses looking to establish a presence in Europe, choosing the right jurisdiction is crucial. While larger European economies often attract initial attention, many international businesses are recognising the advantages of smaller, well-connected jurisdictions that combine stability with flexibility. Malta is rapidly becoming one of those jurisdictions. As a member of the European Union with […]
Establishing a European Presence: Why Malta Remains a Strategic Choice for International Clients
As more professional service providers support high-net-worth (HNW) clients expanding their interests into Europe, a key question often arises: how can an EU structure be established in a way that is compliant, efficient, and fully operational from day one? For many advisors and their clients, Malta has long been regarded as a jurisdiction of choice […]
The Incredible Story Behind Malta’s 10 February Public Holiday
How a 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Helped Shape Malta The Feast of St Paul Shipwreck, celebrated on 10 February, is one of Malta’s national public holidays and it is uniquely tied to the islands own story: it was here, according to Acts (Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament), that the Apostle Paul was shipwrecked on […]
Family First: Who Qualifies as a Dependant in a Malta Residency Application
Why family inclusion matters When applying for Maltese residency, many families want to include not just spouses and young children, but also adult children and parents. That’s why it’s so important to understand who qualifies and what ‘dependency’ really means. And not all programmes in Malta are the same when it comes to dependants. What […]
Malta Vision 2050 — Shaping a Nation’s Future with Purpose and Heart
In a world that often moves too fast, rational long-term thinking has become rare. Malta’s framework — Malta Vision 2050 — is exactly that: a call to pause, to look ahead with clarity, and to imagine the kind of country to leave for the next generation and to define the actions to arrive there. Launched […]
Malta Budget 2026
The Malta Budget 2026 was announced on Monday, 27 October 2025, by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana during a speech in Parliament. The minister outlined the government’s fiscal plan for the coming year, focusing on cost-of-living support, pension and family benefits, business incentives, and sustainability measures aimed at ensuring continued economic stability and social wellbeing. The […]
Reforms to Modernise the Companies Act – Rights of Usufructuaries of shares
A recent amendment to the Companies Act (Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta), which became effective on 7th August 2025 clarifies the entitlement of usufructuaries of shares in Malta companies. The new article (117A) states that a usufructuary of shares in a company shall be entitled to attend any general meeting of the company […]
Simplified Dissolution Procedures under the Maltese Companies Act: Advancing the Efficiency Agenda
Recent amendments to the Companies Act (Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta), introduced a new simplified dissolution procedure, allowing eligible companies to wind up voluntarily through a more streamlined and cost-effective process. This reform is part the Malta Business Registry’s broader commitment to reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and supporting the needs of modern businesses undertaken […]
