Legal-Malta Team

Legal Malta is a dedicated team of experienced lawyers specializing in relocation to Malta and its wide range of residency and citizenship programmes. We provide clear, strategic legal guidance to individuals, families, and businesses looking to establish themselves on the island.

Malta’s Startup Scene: An Emergent Hub for Innovation and Enterprise

Corporate and Business

Malta’s Startup Scene: An Emergent Hub for Innovation and Enterprise As Malta ambitiously strides forward in the global startup landscape, two significant initiatives showcase its dedication to fostering a burgeoning entrepreneurial environment: the Malta Startup Festival and the introduction of the transformative “Start in Malta” framework. These endeavors reiterate Malta’s strategic vision for innovation and […]

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Magisterial Inquiry: Chetcuti cleared, Media chiefs charged

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Magisterial Inquiry: Chetcuti cleared, Media chiefs charged UPDATED 2023: In 2019, Chetcuti Cauchi had already obtained the raw footage by court order, revealing that the claims were fabricated by the French media house. In 2023, Chetcuti Cauchi went on to win a landmark defamation case against media group M6 and production company Ligne de Front.  The two media executives

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Community Malta Citizenship Agency

Immigration & Relocation

Community Malta Citizenship Agency The Community Malta Agency (CMA), in Maltese: ‘Aġenzija Komunita Malta (AKM)’ is the national authority responsible for administering all matters related to Maltese citizenship. It oversees applications submitted on the basis of birth, descent, naturalisation, adoption, marriage, investment and, since 2025, merit. Established in 2020, the Agency ensures that every citizenship application is handled under a

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iGaming NEXT 2023 in Malta Marks Historic Attendance and Stresses Country’s Gaming Prowess

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iGaming NEXT 2023 in Malta Marks Historic Attendance and Stresses Country’s Gaming Prowess The iGaming NEXT 2023, one of the world’s leading international iGaming conferences, concluded its event at the Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC) in Malta last week, breaking records and underscoring Malta’s dominance in the gaming sector. Boasting an impressive turnout of 4,000 delegates,

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Fitch Ratings Affirms Malta’s ‘A’ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

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Fitch Ratings Affirms Malta’s ‘A’ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook Leading international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has once again given Malta a vote of confidence by affirming its ‘A’ credit rating. The agency’s assessment also maintains a stable outlook for the island nation.  The decision to affirm Malta’s credit rating is based on a multitude

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates Admits Dr Charlene Mifsud to Partnership

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates Admits Dr Charlene Mifsud to Partnership In a private event at the firm’s main office in Valletta, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates’ partners announced the admission of  to the partnership.  “Charlene is very well respected by her peers and within the firm for her eloquent, pragmatic, and assertive lawyering style. Clients value her greatly for

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Acquiring, Losing or Reviving Tax Domicile under Maltese Law

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Acquiring, Losing or Reviving Tax Domicile under Maltese Law What is a Malta Tax Domicile? Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti defines a Malta tax domicile to be an ever-pervading connection with Malta that one is born with, retains despite relocating outside Malta, loses upon establishing substantial ties elsewhere while severing ties absolutely with Malta, and revives upon

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Malta Company Formation

Corporate and Business

Malta Company Formation Tax Benefits of Company Formation in Malta Subject to the below, the Maltese corporate tax rate of 35% is applicable to all Malta companies on their worldwide income.  Malta Holding Companies enjoy full participation exemption benefits meaning that dividends from subsidiaries of a Malta HoldCo are not taxable on distribution to a Malta holding company.  Shareholders

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Malta Business Registry MBR

Corporate and Business

Malta Business Registry MBR The Malta Business Registry (MBR) is a Maltese government agency responsible for receiving new company registrations from licensed Malta Law Firms and Malta Company Formation Agents.  The Malta Business Registry is also responsible for  the registration and regulatory compliance of companies and commercial partnerships within its jurisdiction.  The other duties of the Malta Companies

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Maltese residents to use eID in EU Countries in 2022

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Maltese residents to use eID in EU Countries in 2022 Malta’s e-ID system passed ‘rigorous’ testing and achieved the highest level of security assurance recognised by the EU.   Identity Malta CEO Anton Sevasta told the media on Tuesday that Malta’s e-ID is in the process of receiving official notification by the European Commission’s key enabler for secure

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Malta Announces a Revamped Residence by Investment Programme

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Malta Announces a Revamped Residence by Investment Programme Malta’s residence by investment laws have undergone a major amendment with the formal launch of a new residence by investment programme replacing the previous Malta Residence and Visa Programme. By means of Legal Notice LN 121 of 2021, Malta launched the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) allowing

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RevolutBank passports specialised banking licence into Malta

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RevolutBank passports specialised banking licence into Malta Revolut, the global financial platform with more than 15 million customers worldwide, has today operationalised its European specialised banking licence in Malta. Customers in Malta who upgrade to Revolut Bank for additional services will now have their deposits protected under the deposit guarantee scheme.   Customers in Malta are

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