Benefits of Registering Commercial Vessels in Malta
Apart from yacht registration being a fast and straightforward process, registering commercial vessels in Malta can be considered very advantageous due to the Maltese favourable tax system, offering special treatment for yachts used for commercial purposes. By definition, commercial vessels are vessels engaged in commercial operations, which do not carry [...]
Obtaining a Divorce in Malta – Recent Amendments
Divorce is a relatively recent concept in Maltese law, governed by Article 66A et seq of the Civil Code. Divorce in Malta may be demanded by means of a court application either submitted jointly by the parties or else by one party against the other. Recent amendments to divorce proceedings [...]
Matrimonial Regimes under Maltese Law
What is a matrimonial regime? A matrimonial regime is a system of asset ownership between spouses providing for the management of the assets and the debts accumulated during the marriage. The matrimonial regimes established under Maltese law are the following: Community of acquests (COA); Separation of estates; CORSA (community of [...]
Company Director – Duties and Liabilities under Maltese Law
The office of a Director has been repeatedly likened to that of a mandatary of the company, and thus, considered as an agent and a representative of the Company. In light of the importance of the role of the Director within a company, Maltese Company Law makes specific reference to [...]
A Guide to Trademark registration in Malta in light of the new Trademark Rules 2021
Trademark registration in Malta is regulated by the Trademarks Act (Chapter 597). By virtue of Legal Notice 50 of 2021, Malta has introduced its Trademark registration rules, applicable to all new trademark applications. The new rules are aimed at providing proper guidance for the implementation of the Trademarks Act, whereas [...]
Malta Condominium Act Overview
The law governing a condominium In Malta, A condominium is governed by the Condominium Act and is applicable to most people who live in an apartment, which has become a very common scenario in Malta. A condominium is a building where two or more separate units overlie each other and [...]