On 23 June 2026, the Central Bank of Malta (the “CBM”) published a Notice on the Supervisory Expectations on Fraud Risk Mitigation in the Instant Payments Environment (the “Notice”), addressed to payment service providers (“PSPs”) providing instant payment services in Malta. The Notice follows the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/886 on instant credit transfers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]