There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of April 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas. On the 1st of April 2026, the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 were published. The amendments introduce a new definition of “anti-money laundering […]
Malta’s latest legal reform introduces a wide-ranging set of employment protections aimed at strengthening minimum working conditions across a number of sectors. This series of notable amendments were enacted on the 30 of April 2026 through Legal Notices 112 to143 of 2026 and are set to come into force within 2 months from publication, thereby […]
Ron Galea Cavallazzi and Natalia Galea have once again contributed the Malta Chapter for the 16th Edition of Lexology In-Depth: Corporate Immigration (formerly The Corporate Immigration Review). The chapter provides an overview of Malta’s immigration framework, including applicable laws, policy and relevant authorities. Additionally, it covers population and labour market trends, residence and work permit options (including single […]
Ron Galea Cavallazzi and Lisa Abela have contributed the Malta Chapter in the publication by Lexology Panoramic: State Aid 2026. The Chapter highlights that Malta’s state aid policy is mainly governed by EU regulations, with a generally supportive approach to state aid. In 2024, Malta’s state aid expenditure as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product […]
Legal Notice 102 of 2026 was published earlier this week and will come into force within 2 months of its publication. These amendments mark a significant step forward in recognising the rights of working parents whose children are born outside Malta. The new regulations apply to workers whether employed on a full-time, part-time, indefinite, or […]
Since February 2026, the situation in Iran and the wider region has escalated. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already led to significant increases in global prices for oil and gas, with significant price effects felt across sectors of the European economy in all Member States. Between 27 February 2026 and […]
Executive Summary The Court of Justice of the European Union’s judgment in Case C-77/24 (Wunner), handed down on 15 January 2026, marks a turning point for directors of companies operating across EU Member States. At its heart, the case involved directors of a Maltese gambling company who found themselves sued personally by an Austrian player […]
There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of March 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas. On the 3rd of March 2026, the Tax Rebate (Pensioners) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 were published. The changes include a new rule 4 granting eligible pensioners a tax rebate from […]
Introduction The publication of Legal Notice 86 of 2026 on 1 April 2026, which comes into force on 1 October 2026, marks a meaningful shift in how gambling services will be treated for VAT purposes in Malta. This reform comes generally anticipated, forming part of a broader, carefully considered policy initiative developed in close consultation […]
Malta’s credit landscape is changing. The Credit Review Office Act marks a meaningful shift in how credit relationships between lending institutions and their customers are expected to operate in Malta. Rather than imposing rigid obligations or punitive sanctions, the Act operates as a form of soft law — one designed to foster greater transparency, encourage […]