Malta: Corporate Governance

The 30 June 2026 deadline is fast approaching for in-scope listed companies to fulfil the gender balance targets laid down in Chapter 13 of the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA’)’s...

Internationally mobile founders relocating to Malta while holding global assets face complex cross-border implications affecting tax residency, holding structures, trusts, family office governance, and succession planning across multiple jurisdictions. Malta's EU membership, English-speaking legal framework, remittance basis taxation, and growing innovation economy position it as a strategic European base for entrepreneurial families seeking stability...

The Malta Financial Services Authority has drawn attention to ESMA's 2025 Corporate Reporting Enforcement and Regulatory Activities Report, which outlines key enforcement priorities for listed companies' financial reporting. The report identifies common areas of supervisory focus across EU and EEA jurisdictions, emphasizing consistent application of IFRS standards and enhanced corporate reporting quality in European capital markets.

Malta has established itself as one of Europe's most reputable jurisdictions for international business, corporate structuring, and cross-border investment.

The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case C-77/24 (Wunner) constitutes a significant development in the private law dimensions of cross-border service provision within the European Union.

When it comes to wealth structuring and asset protection, trusts are often the first instrument that comes to mind. This is understandable: they are well known, versatile and, in many cases...

A seminar hosted by Ganado Advocates and Zampa Debattista highlighted the unique challenges facing Maltese family businesses. Findings from a misco survey presented at the forum revealed...

In an ideal world, a company which would have run its course is dissolved and wound up voluntarily by its members, thereby leaving no stone unturned with respect to any debts or obligations...

To begin with the effects of negative environmental consequences of economic growth and globalisation, ESG has arisen to the top of the regulatory agenda.