Thinking about registering a company in Malta and wondering where to open your first business account – and which provider will give you the most practical IBAN setup for your needs? You’ll quickly discover two main options: Both can work. But in real life, more [...]
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is revolutionizing the European crypto industry. For the first time, crypto service providers (CASPs) across the EU can operate under a single, harmonized licensing framework, replacing the patchwork of national regulations. This opens unprecedented opportunities for exchanges, wallet providers, [...]
Malta continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading European jurisdiction for family offices. On 27 November 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) introduced updated guidance on Single Family Offices, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for wealthy families to manage their private [...]
Running a company in Malta has just become easier! With the new Audit Exemption Rules, 2025, many startups and small businesses can now bypass the full audit requirement (in certain cases), saving time, money, and effort. Here’s a straightforward breakdown with simple examples to make [...]
If you’re thinking about where to base your data center in the European Union, Estonia probably isn’t the first country that jumps to mind. But maybe it should be. While some businesses race toward better-known markets like Germany or Ireland, a growing number of savvy [...]
Let’s Break It Down: What’s Active vs. Passive Income Anyway? Before diving into tax rates and treaties, let’s start with the basics. Think of passive income like a hammock – it’s income that comes in while you’re mostly relaxing (at least in theory). You’re not [...]
Understanding the 2025 CSP Amendment: What Changed on May 16? If you’re involved with companies registered in Malta or are just curious about business regulations, there’s an important update you need to know. On May 16, 2025, Malta introduced a key amendment to its Company [...]
Why Businesses Are Looking Beyond Cyprus in 2026 The announcement of Cyprus’s tax reform – slated for implementation on January 1, 2026 – has stirred strategic recalculations among international entrepreneurs and holding companies based on the island. Here’s what’s prompting the reconsideration: While the reform [...]
The announcement of Cyprus’s sweeping tax reform has sparked a wave of reactions across business media outlets, financial analysts, and political circles. Major European outlets such as Euractiv and Financial Times noted that the increase in the corporate tax rate from 12.5% to 15% brings [...]
