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 […]
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 […]