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EU Inc: A Game Changer for Europe

The European Commission’s proposed “EU Inc” initiative has the potential to become one of the most significant company law reforms in decades.   Designed as a 28th regime, that is, an EU-level legal framework operating alongside national systems, it aims to allow businesses to incorporate and operate across all Member States under a single harmonised company law framework. If implemented effectively, EU Inc could remove one of Europe’s long-standing...

The Company’s Registered Email Address: More Than a Formality

In a development that reflects the continued digitalisation of corporate governance, recent amendments to the Companies Act place increased emphasis on a company’s registered electronic mail address.  In her insightful article published in The Times of Malta, our Associate Dr Emma Fenech examines why this seemingly administrative requirement carries significant implications for directors and company secretaries.  Click the following link to read the full article. Company officers are now under a statutory duty to ensure...

Companies Act Amendments: What Directors and Companies Need to Know

A number of recent amendments to the Companies Act introduced by the Companies Act (Amendment) Act, 2025 came into force on 16 December 2025. The changes introduce a faster route for dissolving dormant companies, introduce clearer rules on company email addresses, and update key rules affecting partnerships.   The Simplified Dissolution Procedure  One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a simplified voluntary dissolution procedure under Article 214A, aimed...

The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Companies (Amendment) Act (Act XVIII of 2025), (the “Act”) was published in the Government Gazette on 11 July 2025 and introduces targeted reforms to the Companies Act (Cap. 386, Laws of Malta) aimed at modernising Malta’s corporate framework by enhancing corporate governance, streamlining administrative processes and aligning Malta’s legal frameworks with the evolving needs...

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