The highly awaited Regulations on VAT Grouping in Malta will enter into force as of 1st June 2018. Legal notice 162 of 2018 published on 22nd May and titled Value Added Tax (Registration as a Single Taxable Person), allows for two or more persons established in Malta to form a group and apply to the […]
Bet365, the top gaming site worldwide, has confirmed that it plans a major expansion in Malta. It denied earlier claims that this will involve a relocation of its operations to Malta and insisted that it is committed to Gibraltar and to having its main presence there.In 2015 Bet365 had obtained a Class 2 sports betting […]
The Government of Malta has recently approved and published three new bills which together create a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market. The three bills are The Virtual Financial Assets Bill, the Malta Digital Innovation Bill and the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Bill.The Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA)This VFA deals with the regulation of […]
There really is no better place to explore with a yacht than the peaceful Mediterranean Island of Malta. Situated just south of Sicily and to the North East of Tunisia, its crystal blue waters, year round good weather, and stunning coastline make it the perfect place to explore by yacht. So what are the top […]
Finanz Fund Services will be participating in the upcoming Hedgeweek event titled “Malta in a Post Brexit World” taking place on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 at The Reform Club in London. This breakfast event will showcase the jurisdiction over the course of three distinct panel sessions to give delegates a clear sense of what Malta […]
The purpose of the setting up of a Malta company may range from cross border trade to a holding company. This diversification calls for a sound set up backed with responsible corporate officers. The Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the laws of Malta, provides for the corporate officers, and their respective roles which in turn […]
When you think of the tiny, Mediterranean island of Malta, you might think of Knights Templar, beautiful coastline, and lazy days in the hot summer sun. But did you know it is also fast becoming the new global hub for the exciting and disruptive world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology?Over the last 18 months, cryptocurrencies […]
The 15% income tax programme, known as the Highly Qualified Persons Rules (HQP), aims to attract highly qualified persons to occupy “eligible office” with companies licensed and/or recognized by the relevant Competent Authority such as the Malta Financial Services Authority – MFSA, Malta Gaming Authority – MGA or with undertakings holding an air operators’ certificate […]
Legal Notice 140 of 2018 has introduced the implementation of new rules named ‘The Qualifying Employment in Maritime Activities and the Servicing of Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Activities’ which programme will allow senior employees engaged within the maritime, oil and gas industry to benefit from a flat rate of 15% tax on employment income […]
