The adoption of the Sixth Capital Requirements Directive (“CRD VI” or the “Directive”) in July 2024 marks another significant step in the European Union (“EU”)’s efforts to strengthen the prudential framework governing banking activities, in particular with respect to cross-border lending. Prior to CRD VI, no EU-wide framework governed the conditions under which non-EU credit […]
Malta is one of the world’s leading yachting jurisdictions and home to the Malta Ship Registry, with over 1,000 superyachts registered under the Maltese flag. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, Malta combines full EU-flagged vessel status, a stable and transparent EU-compliant legal framework, and an English-speaking professional ecosystem […]
Steve Decesare, Alexia Valenzia and Daphne Vassallo have authored the Malta Chapter for the Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing 2026 Global Practice Guide, published by Chambers and Partners. In summary, the Guide covers the following topics: 1) Aircraft and Engine Purchase and Sale The tax treatment and enforceability of aircraft sale agreements and bills of […]
The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1291 (the “Implementing Regulation“) entered into force on 5 July 2026, introducing a revised set of implementing technical standards on insider list formats and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1210. The amendments, introduced as part of the Listing Act’s objective of reducing administrative burdens, remove a number of personal data fields […]
Camilleri Preziosi is pleased to announce that it has been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 as a leading firm in Private Wealth Law. This recognition is the result of an independent and in-depth market analysis conducted by Chambers and Partners, coupled with a thorough assessment of our firm’s experience, expertise and […]
On 10th July 2026, the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 were published by virtue of Legal Notice 184 of 2026, which Regulations entered into effect immediately. Aimed at bringing the current Maltese beneficial ownership regime more in line with the latest EU AML legislation, these Regulations have introduced a number of […]
There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of May 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas. On the 6th of May 2026, the Companies Act (Central Data Repository) Regulations, 2026 were published. These regulations establish the legal framework governing the creation, maintenance and administration of […]
For years, many organisations have relied on unwritten practices when determining pay. Managers knew why one employee earned more than another; HR understood the rationale; and employees complied. The reasoning existed, but often only in people’s heads. That approach is no longer enough. On 5 June 2026, Malta transposed Directive (EU) 2023/970, commonly referred to […]
A notable regulatory change has taken effect concerning the process for submitting annual financial reports prepared in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (“ESEF”). Companies subject to these requirements should take note of the following developments. Prior to the entry into force of the amendments referred to below, companies obliged to prepare annual financial […]
Camilleri Preziosi is proud to announce that the firm has once again sponsored the Customer Focus Award as part of JA Malta’s Start-Up Programme. This continues the firm’s commitment to supporting JA Malta‘s vision of improving young people’s understanding of business and entrepreneurship, and educating and empowering them to achieve success in their working life. Vanessa de Costa Palmer and Alexia […]