Katrina Abela, Author at Cross Border Advisory Solutions

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Beneficial Ownership Malta: 2026 Rule Changes Explained

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4 days ago

Beneficial Ownership Malta: 2026 Rule Changes Explained Malta has introduced further amendments to its beneficial ownership framework. The latest update to beneficial ownership Malta rules comes through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice 184 of…

Maltese Registration and EU Customs Status: What Yacht and Aircraft Owners Should Know

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4 weeks ago

Maltese Registration and EU Customs Status: What Yacht and Aircraft Owners Should Know 31 Aug 2026 | Aviation, Maritime | Reading time: 3 minutes The European Commission has recently published a Guidance Note for Pleasure Craft, addressing the customs and tax treatment…

Obtaining AOC and AOL Certificates

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8 months ago

The Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is a crucial document required for conducting air services within the European Union. It ensures that the operator meets the highest safety and operational standards in accordance with the regulations set by the European Union Aviation Safety…

Malta Nomad Residence Permit: New MTCA Tax Guidelines (January 2026) — What’s Changed?

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9 months ago

Malta Nomad Residence Permit: New MTCA Tax Guidelines (January 2026) — What’s Changed? On 16 January 2026, the Malta Tax & Customs Administration (MTCA) issued official Guidelines in relation to the Nomad Residence Permits (Income Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.210). While the Nomad…

Malta Ranks Among the Top Jurisdictions in the Cape Town Convention Compliance Index Q1 2025

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11 months ago

Introduction Malta continues to strengthen its global reputation as a trusted and compliant aviation jurisdiction, ranking first in Europe and second worldwide in the Cape Town Convention Compliance Index (CTC Index) for Q1 2025. The Index, published quarterly by the Aviation Working…

The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP): Eligibility & Application Process

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12 months ago

The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP): Eligibility & Application Process The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) is a scheme introduced under Maltese law which allows retirees (EU/EEA/Swiss and non‑EU nationals) to obtain tax‑residence status in Malta under preferential conditions. It grants special tax…

Vaia Legal will be attending the Cannes Yachting Festival this year.

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1 year ago

Malta Introduces New Labour Migration Policy — Key Changes for Employers (Effective August 2025)

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1 year ago

Malta Introduces New Labour Migration Policy — Key Changes for Employers (Effective August 2025) Malta’s labour landscape is set to change with the implementation of its new Labour Migration Policy, its implementation was initiated on the 1st of August 2025.Designed to address…

Advantages of the Maltese flag and a Maltese merchant shipping company

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1 year ago

Vessel registration under the Malta flag and the operation of Maltese ships is regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, a law based mainly on United Kingdom legislation but subsequently revised and amended in 1986, 1988, 1990 and 2000. The main…

Obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operator License (AOL) in Malta

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1 year ago

Posts by Katrina Abela

Beneficial Ownership Malta: 2026 Rule Changes Explained

Maltese Registration and EU Customs Status: What Yacht and Aircraft Owners Should Know

Obtaining AOC and AOL Certificates

Malta Nomad Residence Permit: New MTCA Tax Guidelines (January 2026) — What’s Changed?

Malta Ranks Among the Top Jurisdictions in the Cape Town Convention Compliance Index Q1 2025

The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP): Eligibility & Application Process

Vaia Legal will be attending the Cannes Yachting Festival this year.

Malta Introduces New Labour Migration Policy — Key Changes for Employers (Effective August 2025)

Advantages of the Maltese flag and a Maltese merchant shipping company

Obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operator License (AOL) in Malta

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