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Malta’s New Tax Rules for Highly Skilled Individuals
In January 2026, the Government of Malta published Legal Notice 20 of 2026, officially titled the Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules. Effective from 1 January 2026, this new regime consolidates multiple legacy tax incentive programmes into a...
Special Parental Bereavement Leave
On the 1st January 2026, Special Parental Bereavement Leave was introduced through Legal Notice 275 of 2025. Special parental bereavement leave means leave granted to the employee without loss of wages on the occurrence of the death of a child under the age of...
Non-cash consideration for allotment of shares
Non-cash consideration for allotment of shares Act XVII of 2025 was enacted which brought a number of changes to the Maltese Companies Act One of the changes relates to the issue of shares in exchange for a non-cash consideration. Prior to the change in law, an...
Electronic Filing Extension of Corporate Income Tax Returns for year of assessment 2026
The Commissioner for Tax and Customs notifies that the deadlines for the electronic filing of income tax returns for companies have been extended as follows: Financial Year EndingManual Return DeadlineWeb Submission Extension Deadline31st January...
Office Closure Notice – Tuesday 20 January 2026
Please note that our offices will be closed today, Tuesday 20 January 2026, due to the severe weather conditions currently affecting Malta. This decision has been taken in line with the safety guidelines issued by the Civil Protection Department and other relevant...
‘We don’t stop at giving an opinion’ – How ACT Assurance turns audits into added value
An insightful piece on ACT Assurance's journey, our work and the leadership driving it forward. A great reflection of where we're headed and why it matters! Read the article published by WhosWho here.
Malta Budget 2026 – Cost of Living Allowance
During the 2026 Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance and Employment announced that the Cost of Living Allowance (“COLA”) for the year 2026, has been set to €4.66 per week. This represents a decrease of €0.58 per week when compared to the previous year, during which...
Senior Employees of Family Offices, Back Offices and Treasury Management Operations Tax Rules
By means of Legal Notice 250 of 2025, the Ministry responsible for Finance has published the above-mentioned rules which shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st January 2025 and shall apply with effect from year of assessment 2026. A summary of the rules...
Guidance note published by the FIAU for Limited (Registered) Company Service Providers
The FIAU has issued a guidance note for limited Company Service Providers (CSPs) that are required to be registered by the MFSA. This follows the recent changes to the Company Service Providers Act and the rulebook published by the MFSA, which has resulted in...
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Corporate Taxation in Malta
Maltese companies are subject to tax at the rate of 35% on their worldwide income and capital gains. Malta grants various fiscal incentives to both companies and their shareholders upon the distribution of a dividend.
Setting up a Company in Malta
Setting up a company in Malta is a relatively straight forward procedure and can be set up within 2 working days, provided we are in receipt of all the information, funds and due diligence documentation we need.
Taking up Residence in Malta
Remote Gaming in Malta
Payment Institutions in Malta
Electronic Money Institutions in Malta
Malta has recently seen an increase in the number of Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) looking to set up their operations in Malta. This has been largely due to the growth in the e-commerce and the i-gaming industries.