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Many Malta-based groups operate internationally through subsidiaries, SPVs, holding companies, or overseas operations. In such cases, businesses may be required to prepare consolidated financial statements, which often require an audit of the consolidated accounts.

Malta's Remittance Basis of Taxation for Individuals

Enterprise and self-employed individuals may avail themselves of the Micro Invest Scheme, with the primary deadlines as follows:

The EU General Court’s judgment in case T-646/24, delivered on 3 December 2025, clarified the application of the VAT simplification regime for triangular transactions within complex intra-EU supply chains. The case addressed whether this simplification, typically applicable to three parties (the ABC scheme), could also apply to chains involving four operators (a “quadrangular transaction”).

Many companies carry something incredibly valuable that never appears on their statement of financial position. It is not a building, a machine or a bank balance. It is the brand. For most successful businesses, the brand quietly drives demand, shapes perception and anchors customer loyalty, yet it remains an unrecognised asset.

As 2026 approaches, businesses are entering a period defined by rapid change, shifting regulatory expectations, and a maturing digital landscape that continues to reshape how organisations operate. The economic environment across Europe remains stable but cautious, with inflation easing yet cost pressures remaining present in many sectors. Companies entering 2026 must position themselves with a forward-looking approach that balances operational efficiency, sustainability, dig

The Arm’s Length Principle (ALP) is the foundation of international transfer pricing rules, as set out in the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations. It ensures that transactions between associated enterprises are priced as if they were conducted between independent entities under comparable circumstances. This principle prevents profit shifting and tax base erosion by aligning taxable profits with economic activity and value cr

Legal Notice 284 of 2022 introduced Transfer Pricing Rules (TPR) in Malta. The rules apply as from basis years starting on or after 1st January 2024 and with respect to arrangements that are either newly entered into after 1st January 2024 or are materially altered on or after that date. The rules will apply to all cross-border transactions (domestic transactions are excluded from the scope of the TPR) between associated enterprises, even if there has not been any material al

One of the biggest hurdles in ESG reporting has always been data—collecting it across complex supply chains, ensuring consistency, and presenting it in a way that investors and regulators trust. With the EU’s CSRD and similar regulations demanding detailed, auditable disclosures, the stakes have never been higher. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the ESG conversation.

In the setup stage, enterprises need cash to invest in the assets (physical, intellectual) and human capital that will eventually generate the profits of the enterprise. Without a well-planned cash strategy that establishes how the business is to be funded and provides for contingencies, few enterprises manage to make it past the first year.   

Bill 155 of 2025, the Budget Act Implementation Bill published on the 28 th  October 2025, introduces the following changes to the Income Tax Act and the VAT Act: Income Tax Act The proposed changes to the Income Tax Act relate only to the changes in the personal tax rates, with a twist . Married tax rates Contrary to what was indicated and understood in the budget speech, the bill suggests that the married rates are being updated to the following (even without any children a

On the 28th October, the Ministry of Finance, Clyde Caruana, delivered his Budget Speech for 2026 including the Malta Government's strategic vision for the upcoming year. This budget introduces a blend of social, environmental and economic measures intended to enhance Malta's economic position.  ​ This Budget saw major policy and fiscal updates aimed at families and parents, introducing new income tax brackets for families with either one or two (or more) children, extensivel

Over the past decade, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has moved from a niche consideration to a mainstream business imperative. Companies now know that investors, clients, and regulators want more than just financial performance; they expect genuine commitments to sustainability. Yet, with ESG becoming a powerful marketing tool, the temptation to exaggerate or misrepresent environmental and social credentials has grown. This is where “greenwashing” enters the pictu

On the 17th October 2025, a new optional fiscal incentive applicable to specific employment income was introduced through legal notice 250 of 2025: the Senior Employees of Family Offices, Back Offices and Treasury Management Operations Tax Rules, 2025, providing for a reduced 15% tax rate on certain qualifying employment income. The rules apply with effect from year of assessment 2026 (income derived after 1st January 2025).

Traditional traders and investors in crypto assets aim to derive a return from the crypto world through straightforward acquisition and sale transactions. However, there are persons (individuals but also entities) who aim to derive returns from their crypto assets through more innovative mechanisms, such as providing liquidity in liquidity pools and staking.  

The emergence of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has transformed financial markets, driven by technological advancements and the need for decentralization.

The rapid globalisation and digitalisation of the economy have fundamentally altered how businesses operate, often to the detriment of traditional tax systems. Multinational enterprises (MNEs), leveraging the ability to move capital and profits across borders, have utilised gaps in tax rules to shift profits to low-tax jurisdictions. This practice, known as Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), has led to significant tax revenue losses for governments worldwide, particular

The manner in which transactions in crypto assets are brought to tax in different jurisdictions often offers opportunities for individuals and corporates alike, to structure their position to obtain desired tax outcomes. On the other hand, the way tax authorities in different countries treat crypto transactions can be confusing and can lead to a minefield that one needs to navigate to avoid unpleasant tax positions.

Fringe benefits, also referred to as payments-in-kind, encompass any benefit granted or considered to be granted due to an individual's employment or office. The circumstances regarded as fringe benefits, along with the method for valuing such benefits, are governed by the provisions set out in ‘The Fringe Benefits Rules’ under Subsidiary Legislation 123.55 (commonly known as the "FBR").

On the 11th September, AG Kokott delivered its opinion in the Lithuanian case involving the trading of in-game currencies, specifically Runescape gold.