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STEP Journal: Chetcuti And Mifsud Parker On Malta’s Single-Family Office Model

Malta's evolving single-family office model offers internationally mobile families a sophisticated framework combining trusts, private trust companies, holding structures and Notified Professional Investor Funds. How can this coordinated legal and regulatory architecture support governance, fiduciary oversight, succession planning and the institutionalisation of family wealth spanning multiple jurisdictions?

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Intellectual Property Succession Planning In Malta

Discover how intellectual property should form part of every succession plan. Learn how Maltese law, trusts, holding companies and governance structures protect brands, patents, copyrights and family wealth.

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Structuring European Activities Through Malta: A Maltese Holding And Trading Structure In Practice

As its European customer base continued to expand, a US-based distributor of industrial equipment found that its existing business model was no longer suited to its long-term growth ambitions.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Understanding Malta's Corporate Tax Regime

Malta’s corporate tax regime is designed to support international businesses, offering a compliant and flexible framework for companies operating across borders.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

From Gateway To Europe To Family Office Hub: Malta’s Rising Global Appeal

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Finance Malta

Difference Between A Holding Company, Trust, And Foundation

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

International Succession Planning Using Malta Structures

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

What Changes When A Founder Moves To Malta While Holding Global Assets

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Malta Asset Holding Company

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Malta Reinforces Its Attractiveness For Foreign Talent

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

FIAU Revises Implementing Procedures Part I

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Trusts And Wealth Planning: A Practical FAQ For International Clients

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

FITWI: A Strategic Development In Malta’s Corporate Tax Landscape

Malta Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Schools In Malta For Expat Families: A Relocation Guide To Education – Part 2

Malta Immigration

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA Revises Regulatory Framework For CFD And Rolling Spot Forex Providers

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Malta Launches The ‘Malta Business Wallet’ App To Streamline Corporate Due Diligence

Malta Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Savings And Investments Union: What Does It Mean For Malta?

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Finance Malta

Sanctions Monitoring Board Issues Guidance Document On Sanctions Compliance Requirements

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The Maltese Foundation: An Advanced Vehicle For The Governance And Protection Of Complex Wealth

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...

Malta Commercial

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WH Partners

How A Malta Holding Company Benefits International Investors: A Case Study

Mr Mario Rossi is an Italian entrepreneur who has invested in several companies across Europe in different sectors. He owns 70% of a German manufacturing company, 60% of a Czech software company, and 80% of a Spanish distribution company.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Mr Liao Wang is a successful Chinese businessman who lives in Beijing with his wife. At 55, family remains central to his life. Their two children study in Europe, one in Amsterdam and the other in Madrid, and the couple visits them every six to eight weeks.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

10.12 – Luke Hili Meets Jean-Claude Maher (Podcast)

In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado's Luke Hili speaks with Jean-Claude Maher, CEO of MeDirect, about how the bank's ESG journey was shaped by the COVID-19 crisis...

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The Maltese Trust For The Italian Market

Malta Commercial

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WH Partners

Private Trust Companies: Era Of Transparency For Maltese Trusts

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

Setting Up A Company In Malta: A Complete Guide For Business Owners

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Streamlines Procedures For The Malta Permanent Residence Programme

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Introduces Citizenship By Merit

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Tightens Compliance Requirements For Trustees

Malta Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

The Role And Importance Of Security Trusts And Security Trustees Under Maltese Law

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BDO Malta

Amendments To Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements For Trustees Under The Trusts And Trustees Act

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

Recent Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations: New Obligations On Private Trustees

Malta Commercial

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations

By virtue of the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (Legal Notice 133 of 2025), a number of amendments have been made to the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations (the "Regulations") in order to transpose Article 74 of Directive.

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

The Role And Importance Of Security Trusts And Security Trustees Under Maltese Law

In a well-functioning financial market, especially one that includes the issuance of publicly traded debt instruments such as bonds, the ability to safeguard the interests of investors is a foundational requirement.

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BDO Malta

Amendments To Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements For Trustees Under The Trusts And Trustees Act

The Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the "Amending Regulations") came into effect on 11 July 2025, following their publication under Legal Notice 133 of 2025.

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

Recent Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations: New Obligations On Private Trustees

On the 11th of July 2025, the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the "Amendment Regulations") came into force transposing in part...

Malta Commercial

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The Trusts And Trustees Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

2024 Amendments To The Trusts And Trustees Act (Fees) Regulations

The Trusts and Trustees Act (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations"), published on 24th December 2024 through Legal Notice 372 of 2024...

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Ganado Advocates

The MFSA's New Trustees Of Family Trusts Rulebook

On the 27th November 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") published the new Trustees of Family Trusts Rulebook ("Rulebook")...

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Maltese Foundations: What Are Their Advantages And Distinct Characteristics?

In 2007, Malta enacted specific legislation regarding foundations. Subsequent legislation was introduced, regulating the taxation of foundations, and this further enhances Malta as a jurisdiction for international private asset planning.

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Sham Trusts: Illusory Or Real?

A sham trust is a trust that, despite appearing legitimate on the surface, is created with the mutual intention of the parties (usually the settlor and trustee) to not be acted upon according to its stated terms.

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

CSB Acting As Security Trustee For Agora Estates P.l.c's Bond Issue

Malta Law Performance

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Finance Malta

Tax Treatment On Trusts In Malta – A High Level Overview

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CSB Group

MFSA Publishes Much-Awaited Consultation Document On Proposed Amendments To The Maltese PTC Rules (Rules For Trustees Of Family Trusts)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The New Notified PIFs Framework: MFSA Publishes Consultation Document On Regulatory Changes

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Finance Malta

FIAU – Guidance Note On Source Of Wealth

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CSB Group

The Impact Of The Revised FIAU Implementing Procedures On Trusts, Foundations, Trustees And Administrators

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Ganado Advocates

Sustaining The Family Legacy: ‘Gift' – Or Obligation?

Malta Commercial

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KPMG Malta

Trusts vs Foundations - Perpetual Tug Of War?

Malta Commercial

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WH Partners

You Settled Your Property On Trust – Now What?

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WH Partners

Malta Stock Exchange Issues Market Consultation Document On Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITS")

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GTG

Amendments To Beneficial Ownership Regulations Relating To Trusts, Foundations And Associations

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Mamo TCV Advocates

All Foundations And Associations To Submit Beneficial Ownership Information By 30th June 2019

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Building Trust In Artificial Intelligence Systems

Malta Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Re-Domiciliation Of Foundations To Malta

Malta Wealth Mgt

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Amendments To The Voluntary Organisations Act

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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