Maritime Law Publications

One main factor that has boosted Malta’s international maritime reputation is the application of an advantageous tonnage tax regime resulting in a total exemption from tax payment on income derived from shipping activities.

Malta ship arrest: an analysis of the requirements for a Malta ship arrest and the reasons valid at law for the revocation of such arrest.

A publication about the sailing of yachts in EU waters and the Malta yacht VAT leasing set-up with the possibility of reducing the yacht VAT payable to a rate of 5.4%.

The capsizing of the Costa Concordia in mid-January has raised several questions on the safety of modern cruise ships. The Maritime team at Chetcuti Cauchi outlines the key safety provisions set in the SOLAS Convention.

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.

The Malta mortgage regime provides a high degree of security to financiers, with a straightforward and secure registration process.

Financial institutions’ main concern is to ensure that their interest is secured. Mortgages under Maltese Law enjoy the status of an executive title, a factor looked at positively by fananciers financing Malta registered vessels.

The Malta martime regime provides for transfer of ownership of Maltese-registered vessels or a share therein. The procedure is a straightforward one, facilitating martime business.

Malta Bareboat charter registration allows ship owners the option to capitalise on the use of their vessels by providing more operational flexibility.

Few documents are required to be filed with the Malta maritime authority for a yacht to be registered provisionally under the Malta flag as a commercial yacht. Thereafter the operational certificate is issued upon fulfilment of all re...

A yacht can be registered as a pleasure yacht under the Malta flag,  The procedure is a short and efficient one with pleasure yacht being registered provisionally in days.

The Maltese ship register allows for a wide spectrum of vessels to be registered under the Malta flag, ranging from yachts, both pleasure and commercial, to vessels under construction. 

As many experts have commented, the lure in investing in Libya has for long been hindered by the numerous sanctions on Libya. Hereunder, the potential of Libya in the wake of a new chapter in this country’s political history will be ...

Last December, the Maltese Civil Court has approved the first private sale, after the introduction of such right in 2006. This breakthrough case has afforded all the more proof of the high standard and advantages offered by the M...

At the forefront of Malta's 2012 Budget is ensuring the macro-economic stability and financial sustainability of the country. Measures have been introduced to develop Malta’s economic activity, attract investment and create jobs....

This publication provides an overview of the Maltese business scene and investment environment and outlines the legal, financial and tax framework for Doing Business in Malta.

A comprehensive guide to registering and operating companies in Malta.