In just the first half of 2025, Estonia’s pioneering e-Residency programme has brought in far more revenue than expected. According to the latest analysis, the direct economic contribution to the state budget has already reached €68 million – more than double the target set for [...]
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 [...]
In case you have considered Malta your new home base (or simply your favorite gateway in the EU), there is good news for you! The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) has been updated under Legal Notice 146 of 2025, and the introduction actually makes the [...]
When it comes to setting up a company in the EU, the choice often comes down to Malta vs Cyprus. Both offer attractive tax regimes, strong treaty networks, and EU membership. But if we look closer, Malta has some unique strengths that make it a [...]
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 [...]
A Bright Spot for Business in the Baltics If you’ve never considered Lithuania as a business destination, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Nestled in the heart of the Baltics, Lithuania is a modern, EU-member country that’s steadily earning a reputation as one of the [...]
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 [...]
Malta remains a leading destination for globally mobile individuals, offering various residency pathways with favorable taxation. All of these frameworks operate on a remittance basis of taxation, meaning foreign income is only taxed if remitted to Malta. However, each program has its own structure, eligibility [...]
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 [...]
The purchase of a luxury yacht within the European Union usually triggers a significant VAT liability – often between 18% and 25% of the yacht’s value. However, yacht buyers looking to structure their acquisition smartly often turn to Malta, where a well-established yacht leasing scheme [...]
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 [...]
