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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 the application process and provide ongoing compliance support.

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 in Malta that conducting regulated business without a valid license is a breach of the law.

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 again, around the government’s right to expropriate land.

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 to property enjoyment.

May 6, 2022
New Supervision Function to Regulate Capital Markets

A major advancement has been announced by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) with the purpose of enhancing Malta’s capital markets regime.

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 ruling suggests that a public body will not be permitted to cherry-pick its disclosures.

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 Brexit, Malta became the only EU Member State to cater for this innovative structure.

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.

February 25, 2022
How has Malta responded to the rise of AI?

The digital revolution is the greatest dynamic force in our ever-changing world.

February 2, 2022
New Statutory Forms – Amendments to the Companies Act

Several amendments have been implemented into the Companies Act (Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta) by virtue of Act LX of 2021. The amendments took effect from 01 February 2022

December 23, 2021
Malta’s New Passenger Yacht Code: Commercial Yachts to Carry More Than 12 Passengers in International Waters

By Merchant Shipping Notice no. 171, the Merchant Shipping Directorate officially adopted the much-anticipated Passenger Yacht Code (PYC). The Code has been praised for tapping into a market previously overlooked. The implementation of the PYC means that commercial yachts wishing to carry more than 12 passengers in international waters can do so by qualifying thereunder. […]

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