The Budget Implementation Act, 2025 (the "Act") introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act, the Income Tax Management Act, the Duty on Documents and Transfers Act, and the VAT Act. Most changes take effective from the date of publication unless stated otherwise.
Malta is positioning itself as a platform to enable entrepreneurship and businesses to prosper and achieve their international ambitions. With a high ratio of AI startups to residents and a supportive environment for innovation, Malta offers a unique opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the tech sector. The country's strategic geographic location, robust regulatory framework, and government support make it an attractive destination for tech startups and investors.
Starting January 2025, small businesses can enjoy VAT exemptions on cross-border EU trade without multi-jurisdiction registrations.
The panel for this topic, “Preserving the resilience of the Maltese society”, tackled the impact of Covid-19 on the different facets of the Maltese society.
This webinar was part of the online event “Shaping Malta’s Future: The New Norm”, held in July 2020. The panelists were invited to discuss the impact that the pandemic left on the property market in Malta.
This webinar was part of the online event "Shaping Malta's Future: The New Norm" which was held in July 2020.
This webinar was part of the online event “Shaping Malta’s Future: The New Norm” which was held in July 2020. It tackled the impact of Covid-19 on the judicial system in Malta and its influence on all stakeholders. The justice system is faced with the challenge of upgrading its digital infrastructure and remaining in operation during times of crisis.
The spread of COVID-19 brought about new challenges to the educational system in Malta, namely the challenges of ensuring quality and practicability of online lecturing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented level of disruption to the global hotel industry. A combination of local lockdowns and travel restrictions has resulted in many hotels having to close temporarily or operate at a fraction of their available capacity. As the crisis continues to evolve, it is still unclear what shape the industry will emerge in.
Grant Thornton Malta's advisory team has managed to assist the HandsOn Group with seeing through the sale of a minority stake to Melita Limited, one of Malta’s leading telecommunications services provider and a leader in innovative solutions relating to the Internet of Things.
Since the introduction of its Sustainable Finance Agenda, the European Commission has made considerable progress to ensure that the objective of net-zero carbon emissions and the creation of a sustainable financial system is reached by 2050.
An economic impact assessment of the 2019 Rolex Middle Sea Race on Malta
The Covid -19 pandemic gave rise to yet another ongoing pandemic, the challenge of proper waste management. It is evident that during such turbulent period, health considerations took precedence over anything else, and this led to an exponential increase in single-use products, in an effort to reduce and control contamination. However, this is not sustainable in the long-term, and the authorities are still focusing on encouraging people to move away from single-use products.
A survey shows that 76% of the Maltese population are willing to avoid the use of cash after the pandemic.
The impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and the opportunities for development of the after the pandemic.
This webinar focused around Malta’s situation when it comes to open spaces and green infrastructure. The panel consisted of Ms Michelle Borg, Unit Manager at the Planning Authority; Dr Elisabeth Conrad, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Earth Systems at the University of Malta; and Perit Sandro Valentino, an Architect based in Valletta.
This panel tackled the environmental impacts of Covid-19 in Malta.
