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Company Liquidation in Malta

Company liquidation in Malta represents the procedure a company employs when concluding its business activities or when these activities can no longer continue by reason of insolvency. Company dissolution means the assessment of the Maltese company’s assets, payment of the creditors and the distribution of any remaining surplus between the shareholders. There are three…

Fiscal Representative in Malta

Although there is no obligation to have a fiscal representative in Malta, it is still recommended to have this kind of expert for your business plans before starting the activities. We invite you to read this article and get an idea of the responsibilities of such a tax agent in…

Register a Yacht in Malta

Malta is a small island state where foreigners can enjoy a multitude of opportunities, including in the maritime sector, due to its strategic geographical position. Recognized as a port of entry for European Union countries, yacht owners in Malta must consider registering them before using them. We present in this article some…

GDPR Lawyers in Malta

Announced a few years ago, the General Data Protection Regulation, simply known as GDPR, is the European Union’s member states new set of laws which provide for an enhanced protection of personal data of individuals gathered by companies. Malta adhered to the GDPR at the end of May 2018 when it was implemented in all EU states.…

Initial Coin Offering in Malta

Are you interested in an Initial Coin Offering in Malta? We invite you to explore this article and discover the key features of ICOs in Malta, plus information about the main registration requirements. Our Maltese lawyers are at the disposal of international and local customers interested in launching ICOs. What…

Set Up a Shop in Malta

Enterprisers seeking to start businesses with not that much money in Malta can choose to set up shops in the small cities of the country. Thanks to the great number of tourists which can be seen on the streets of every city in Malta, opening a shop or a minimarket could be the ideal choice for those interested…

Insolvency Lawyers in Malta

Maltese companies in financial distress have two options: to begin insolvency followed by bankruptcy proceedings, or to undergo corporate restructuring. Financial reorganization is the first step a company is recommended to follow before declaring its insolvency, however there are situations in which the restructuring fails and the bankruptcy is the only option left. The Insolvency Law…

Bankruptcy Lawyers in Malta

Bankruptcy in Malta is governed by the Commercial Code which provides for both individuals and companies unable to pay their debts. It should be noticed that personal bankruptcy was not regulated until several years back. Also known as the Bankruptcy Law, Chapters 7 and 13, cover the individuals, respectively companies in Malta which can no longer pay their creditors.…

Open a Private Limited Liability Company in Malta

Most foreign investors coming to Malta choose the limited liability company as a business form to carry out their activities. This is how this type of company became the most popular type of structure in Malta. There are two types of limited liability companies in Malta, the private limited liability company and the public limited…

Contract Lawyers in Malta

Malta’s Civil Law is based on the Roman legislation and encompasses the most important provisions related to the rights of individuals. Among these, is also the right to enter into various types of contracts - more details can be offered by our contract lawyers in Malta. The Maltese civil legislation covers the following types of…