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Earlier this year, Parliament passed Act I of 2018[1] which amends the Maltese court structure to make room for a Commercial Section of the Civil Court. The legal effect of this Act had been suspended until the Minister for Justice appoints a date by Legal Notice and last week, on the 23rd of March, The…
Read MoreThe International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recently signed a new partnership agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which practices in the maritime and port sectors and is experienced in supporting comprehensive transport related development activities.
Read MoreWhat is the Role of Women in Modern Society? Women in today’s society have certainly gained power and influence when compared to the women of yesterday. Women today have easier access to positions of power carrying substantial decision-making authority and women’s success in attaining leadership positions speaks volumes. Having said that, there is still far…
Read MoreThis morning, GMX participated in a celebratory business breakfast which was held in Casino Maltese, Valletta and organised by the Malta Arbitration Centre, celebrating the entry into force of the Malta Arbitration Act, which took place on this day twenty years ago.
Read MoreThe European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Committee has given its backing to new European Commission proposals that would bring the EU closer to the creation of a harmonised corporate tax system.
Read MoreIn a State visit to Bulgaria, the President of Malta Marie Louise Coleiro Preca underlined the importance of Malta and Bulgaria as strategic bridges in the Mediterranean Sea and the Western Balkans respectively for both culture and economy. Trade links between Malta and Bulgaria in best interests of citizens of both countries While delivering the…
Read MoreMalta has moved a step closer to introducing legislation to regulate the use of virtual currencies such as bitcoin, following the publication by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) of a regulatory framework covering collective investment schemes and the risks associated with virtual currencies.
Read MoreThe European Commission has recently issued a legislative proposal for changes in the current VAT regime that will be submitted to the European Parliament and European Economic and Social Committee for consultation and the Council for adoption. The proposed changes aim to a simpler, more flexible and more attractive to small companies, tax environment and…
Read MoreOn 9th January, the first high-level meeting of the EU Clean Energy Industrial Competitiveness and Innovation Forum took place in Brussels. EU Launches Clean Energy Initiative The EU announced the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package, in terms of the Commission’s initiative to help EU industry take advantage of the growth opportunities arising as part…
Read MoreAs of 1st January 2018 the provisions of Directive on Administrative Cooperation (Directive 2011/16/EU) entered into force, according to which national tax authorities have direct access to information on beneficial owners of companies, trusts and other entities, as well as customer due diligence records of companies. It is anticipated that access to these data collected…
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