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Malta Streamlines Procedures For The Malta Permanent Residence Programme

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) was introduced in 2021, when it replaced the Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP).

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Introduces Citizenship By Merit

With the Legal Notice No 159 of 2025, Malta has updated the regulations for the acquisition of Maltese citizenship.

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Tightens Compliance Requirements For Trustees

The Maltese government issued Legal Notice 133 of 2025 to bring the Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 into force on 11 July, which expand the scope of beneficial ownership reporting and tighten 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

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

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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

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

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Family Office Comparative Guide

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

An Attractive Destination For IP Holding Companies

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

A 360° Approach For Your Business Needs - Meet The Team (Video)

Malta Commercial

CG

CSB Group

Discretionary Trusts, Beneficial Ownership And The Implications For Due Diligence Procedures

Malta Commercial

CG

CSB Group

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

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Ganado Advocates

The MFSA's New Trustees Of Family Trusts Rulebook

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

10.5 – André Zerafa Meets Simon De Cesare (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

The Digital Services Act And The GDPR: Quo Vadis?

Malta Immigration

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GTG

Malta Citizenship And Residence - Investment Migration Programmes - Your Gateway To Europe (Video)

Malta Immigration

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CSB Group

Adapting To A Changing Property Market: What Sellers In Malta Need To Know

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Finance Malta

Malta Pushes Back: The Case Against Centralised EU Oversight Under MiCA

Worldwide Technology

GA

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

CSB Trustees & Fiduciaries Limited, a licensed Trustee company forming part of CSB Group and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority...

Malta Law Performance

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Finance Malta

Tax Treatment On Trusts In Malta – A High Level Overview

Malta is recognised as an advantageous location for trusts due to its favourable tax environment. Despite being governed by Civil law, Malta has effectively incorporated trust legislation...

CG

CSB Group

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

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

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

FM

Finance Malta

FIAU – Guidance Note On Source Of Wealth

CG

CSB Group

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

GA

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

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

You Settled Your Property On Trust – Now What?

Under Trust law, once the settlor has settled property on trust, he relinquishes any ownership rights on the trust property since the ownership would be transferred from the settlor to the trustee.

WP

WH Partners

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

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs") refer to companies managing and owning a diversified portfolio of properties.

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GTG

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

Amendments have been made to the beneficial ownership regulations relating to trusts, foundations and associations together...

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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

The Registrar for Legal Persons has announced that all foundations and associations are required to submit information on their beneficial ownership by the 30th June, 2019.

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Building Trust In Artificial Intelligence Systems

Malta Technology

GA

Ganado Advocates

Private Trustee Companies: An Alternative To Foundations

In 2014, Malta introduced Private Trust Company provisions into its trusts legislation through the introduction of the concept of a trustee acting for a family trust, as the corporate equivalent...

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

UBO Registry: New Reporting Requirements For Companies And Trusts

One of the key features of the newly transposed Fourth Anti- Money Laundering Directive (Directive 2015/849/EU) is the imposition of an obligation on all European Union Member States to ensure that all incorporated corporate ...

Malta Commercial

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Parliament Finally Publishes Amending Act To The Trusts And Trustees Act, Permitting Trustees To Also Act As CSP's

After a long wait and after fruitful discussions held by STEP Malta with the MFSA, Parliament has finally enacted Act XXXI of 2017 on the 22nd December, 2017 ...

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Foundations Regulations On Central Register Of Beneficial Owners

The notorious CRB Regulations for Foundations, Trusts, Associations and Companies have been published as subsidiary legislation on the 20 December, 2017.

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

New Regulations On Beneifical Owners Of Trusts And Foundations

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Malta Commercial

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Update On Provision Of CSP Services By Trustees

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Consultation Document On The Proposed Rules For Trustees And Other Fiduciaries

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

New Regulations On Protected Disability Trusts

Malta Wealth Mgt

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Recent Amendments To The Civil Code

Malta Wealth Mgt

GA

Ganado Advocates

Changes To Share Capital – Trusts And Trustees Act

Malta Commercial

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

MFSA Conducts A Thematic Review On Compliance With The Requirements On Corporate Governance Within The Trusts And Fiduciary Services Industry

Malta Commercial

GA

GVZH Advocates

MFSA Publishes New Personal Questionnaire Form With Effect From 01 December, 2015

GA

Ganado Advocates

Fiduciary Companies – Media Interest At A High

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

The Future Of Trusts In The Context Of The 4th AML Directive

European Union Commercial

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Rules Applicable To Trustees Acting For Family Trusts

Malta Commercial

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MFSA – Malta Financial Services Authority

iGaming: Trusts To The Players’ Rescue

Malta Media & IT

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FFF Legal

Трасты И Фонды На Мальте

Malta Commercial

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EMD Advocates

Trust E Fondazioni A Malta

Malta Commercial

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EMD Advocates

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