Financial Services in Malta Publications

A contractual fund is a collective investment scheme established by means of a deed of constitution entered into for such purposes by the manager and the custodian of such a collective investment scheme.

An Introducer is a person who enters into a written arrangement with a License Holder, whereby he introduces a potential customer to the License Holder, as a consequence of which the License Holder may remunerate the Introducer.

This article defines the term 'recognised jurisdictions' which features in the Maltese legislative framework and provides an overview of the jurisdictions which are deemed to fall under this classification.

Malta Insurance Managers: This article discusses the local legislative framework with regards to Malta insurance managers and touches upon some of the formalities involved in the registration or enrolment of Malta insurance managers.

This article discusses the new Malta QROPS industry and touches upon some of the formalities involved in the set-up of QROPS. 

Malta provides a sound depositor and investor scheme mechanism that is in line with EU standards. This publciation analyzes the applicable legislation and its positive implications for Maltese investors and depositors.

This article was feautured on HFM week and discussed the likely impact of the AIFMD on the Maltese hedge funds industry. For a broader discussion of the same topic, refer to 

This presentation provides an overview of the process of the process by means of which a business can obtain an investment services license in Malta.

This presentation provides an overview of the local legislative framework's primary elements including capital requirements, presence requirements and the authorisations process.

Due to the private and public function of ship registration, owners and charterers must weigh different factors prior to choosing the flag state of their vessels. Malta, in this respect, has proven to be an ideal jurisdiction.

Maltese legislation, in line with EU requirements, requires banking businesses to hold own funds of a sufficient level. This publciation details the own funds rules that are established under Maltese banking legislation.

The Banking Act provides that an authorised credit institution is required to conduct its business in a prudent manner. Banking Rule BR/01/2008 provides more detailed rules. This article indicates the relevant rules.

Malta provides an excellent platform for those seeking to enter the European market place for banking service. A Maltese banking license is freely passportable throughout the EU/

This publication provides an overview of the process which promoters must undergo in order to obtain a Maltese banking license.

The Malta Banking Act of 1994 is a key piece of legislation providing the framework within which the Maltese banking industry operates. This article provides an overview of this important piece of legislation.

An overview of Malta's AML legislation.

FOREX businesses are choosing Malta due to a number of factors: flexibility as to leverage ratios, legal clarity are primary drivers.

In this article Dr Charles Cassar gives Africa FM his legal perspective on what makes domiciling with Malta such an attractive proposition.

An analysis of the likely impact of the AIFMD on the Maltese hedge funds industry.

Full list of all official Maltese double tax treaties and taxation agreements, over 60, signed by Malta to date.

Malta has, over the past two decades, emerged as a serious jurisdiction in the world of financial services, offering a trustworthy alternative to traditional EU financial services jurisdictions.

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A presentation featuring Malta as a jurisdiction for structuring wealth & international business operations.  An overview of salient points of Malta's tax system & practical tax planning ideas & typical structures for ...

The place of effective management for establishing the taxing jurisdiction to which a company is subject is the place where key management and commercial decisions necessary for the conduct of the entity’s business are in substance made.<...

In April 2011, STEP held its International Conference in Malta.  Chetcuti Cauchi tax partner and Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, technical chair of the Council of STEP Malta branch, delivered a presentation on the tax planning opportunities Malta pro...

The Maltese Ordinary Residence Scheme is an attractive residence scheme currently available to EU nationals seeking to transfer their tax residence to a safe, high quality and tax-efficient jurisdiction such as Malta.

Malta recently tied first place with Zimbabwe for the best climate in the world.  Both countries are English-speaking with Malta having a flat 15% tax rate, excellent health care and fantastic sea views.

A comprehensive guide to registering and operating companies in Malta.

A Malta holding company can provide a holding company providing asset protection for business assets of any form (real estate anywhere, fixed assets, investments, securities, bank accounts, intellectual property, etc ) but also personal assets ...

The development of Malta as the jurisdiction of choice for companies operating in the financial services industry has been greatly aided by the efforts of the Malta Financial Services Authority (the MFSA) which adopts a prudent but flexible approa...