Expert Articles & Blog-Posts
Our lawyers, experts and employees regularly publish articles on current developments in Malta.
We will keep you up to date with expert articles on current matters, initiatives and general topics related to our expert focus. These expert articles are also explicitly intended for our colleagues from abroad, so that they can inform themselves about specific aspects of law and tax in Malta.
Our employees also write interesting articles on more general topics on a regular basis. You will find these further down on this page. There you will find general aspects of our services, life in Malta and the work in our firm.
Latest Expert Articles
An appreciation of the key updates to the FIAU’s Implementing Procedures – Part I
The FIAU’s Implementing Procedures are issued by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) to implement the PMLFTR (Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations) (in terms of reg. 17) and are binding on ALL ‘subject persons’, both natural & legal, from the date they are issued.
Summary to the MFSA Circular regarding Amendments to Chapter 3 of the Rulebook
Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook applies to VFA Service Providers who are seeking to obtain their license within the VFA sphere as per the
Risk-based approach to Supervision or Monitoring of VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Provider)
Risk-based approach and what it entails When tackling AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism), the risk-based approach aims to build those measures to prevent
Summary of the MFSA Circular to VFA Service Providers
The MFSA issued a Circular on 6th September 2019 to the VFA Service Providers. The Circular is regarding the licensing requirements. VFA Service Providers who
Setting up a Crypto Exchange in Malta
Introduction. The popularity of Crypto-Exchanges is on the rise. With more entrepreneurs willing to set up these platforms, it makes sense to analyse the important
MFSA Publishes Guidance Note Against Crypto Scams & Appoints First VFA Agents
Unfortunately, there are scams and dubious projects in the crypto world that try to rob investors of their hard earned money. Such fraudulent schemes not
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IGaming industry in Malta becoming largest in Europe
It is no secret that the iGaming industry is one of the largest industries in Malta. More and more companies are either moving their casino
COVID-19: Adopting Remote Working Measures
Introduction COVID-19 (the coronavirus) continues to impact the global and local community, all the staff of Dr Werner and Partner have been monitoring the situation
Surveys: Compliance with the GDPR!
Surveys need to adhere to the GDPR? Hint – Just like any lawyer would tell you… it depends. However, if personal data is being collected,
Why Malta is the perfect place to reside in – even in times of ‘Corona’.
Comment by Philipp Sauerborn: Currently, there is no other topic that dominates the media more than the coronavirus or Covid-19, a virus that is spreading
Is the Malta Limited company similar to the UK Limited company?
Companies are getting more and more interested in optimising their company structures in order to save taxes. Since the recent developments in Luxembourg, Ireland, the
Corona Virus – The Legal Implications
“There is a need to balance legal obligations with sensible practicalities, in a scenario which we haven’t really seen before.” COVID-19: better known as the
Pleasure Yacht Registration under the Malta Flag
The island nation of Malta is located in the heart of the Mediterranean, just about 90km south of Sicily. Registering a Pleasure Yacht in Malta
Malta – A Viable Brexit Solution for Businesses
“As a hard-nosed, self-made businessman, I believe that Malta represents the best destination for ambitious UK firms that must have a post-Brexit presence in the
Brexit: What will happen to Residence Statuses?
As you may now, Brexit is no longer a speculation. However, there were no immediate changes, or at least not yet. The transition is still in process; however, many European Countries are showing that the preservation of status quo is of their utmost importance, including Malta.