March 7, 2024
Trademark Issues Poured onto the Maltese Courts
Tazza Te’, a Hamrun-based café, sought to the Courts for redress after having its trademark application rejected by the Maltese…
March 4, 2024
Digitalise your Business Grant Scheme
Launched on the 1st of January 2024, the Digitalize your Business Scheme (‘Scheme’) is open to micro, small, medium-sized and…
February 29, 2024
Europe’s latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulation and Directive
Following the agreement reached by the European Council and the Parliament last January on parts of the AML package that…
February 15, 2024
Malta’s new reduced VAT rate on short term boat charters
The amendment to the Eighth Schedule of the VAT Act (Chapter 406, Laws of Malta), effective from 1st of January…
December 7, 2023
Introducing the latest Employment Agencies Regulations of 2023
The newly introduced Employment Agencies Regulations (L.N. 270 of 2023), issued on the 23rd of November 2023, shall come into…
November 22, 2023
Micro Invest Scheme
Micro Invest, led by the Malta Enterprise, is a tax credit scheme aimed at aiding small businesses or start-ups to…
November 21, 2023
MFSA update on the Corporate Governance Manual for Directors of Collective Investment Schemes
The Malta Financial Services Authority (the “MFSA”) has undertaken a significant initiative to enhance the governance, conduct and culture in…
November 14, 2023
Malta Budget 2024
On 30th of October 2023, Hon. Clyde Caruana, the Minister for Finance and Employment presented The Malta Budget 2024. The…
July 27, 2023
Your Key to Malta’s Residency Programmes
Discover the benefits and requirements of the Malta Global Residence Programme and Residence Programme. Refalo Advocates can assist you throughout…
February 21, 2023
MGA Notice on Licences
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) released a notice on February 14, 2023, reminding all entities operating in the gaming industry…
December 5, 2022
The Stella Maris Band Club Eviction Highlights An Unconstitutional Amendment To The Civil Code
The right to enjoy one’s property is enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and Property Rights. This right…
November 14, 2022
A Long-Awaited Triumph for the Malta Playing Fields Association
On the 13th of October 2022, the Malta Court of Appeals made its decision regarding a contentious case centred, yet…
October 26, 2022
Is The Right To Enjoyment Of Property A Given?
In this article, we'll look at how the Maltese Constitution and the European Convention of Human Rights tackle one's right…
April 19, 2022
Compensation for Expropriation: The Approaching Deadline
The deadline is approaching to claim compensation in certain cases of expropriation
April 11, 2022
Case Report: Admissibility of “Privileged” Documents
Bringing or defending cases against public bodies often involves a juggling exercise between the public interest and individual rights. This…
March 21, 2022
What is a Protected Cell Company?
The Protected Cell Company (‘PCC’) is considered a highly attractive structure in the field of insurance. Upon the advent of…
March 16, 2022
Amendments to the Gaming Authorisation and Compliance Directive – Eligibility and Ongoing Competency
A number of important changes to the Maltese legislative framework regulating the gaming industry were recently implemented. The following is…
