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Online Gaming Operations in Malta

Serious gaming companies understand the importance of a reputable licence. Being perceived by players as safe and credible will provide greater credibility to online game sites and therefore assist in making them more competitive on the market. Maltese Gaming regulation can offer precisely than but also coupled with favorable tax regimes and a professional operating environment. Read "Online Gaming Operations in Malta" .

 

The Maltese Tax refund system

In response to the EU Commission’s request to abolish the ‘International Trading Company’ regime, various provisions of the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Management Act have been amended in 2007. Read "The Maltese Tax refund system".

 

Malta offshore incorporation

Whatever the industry you happen to be in and whatever the size of your operation, you are definitely subject to market forces. This means that you must provide your clients with the best product/service possible at the most economical price. Maintaining your competitive edge may not always be possible in your current location. An incorporation in Malta may be the answer. Read "Malta offshore incorporation".

 

Online Gaming – The Money Laundering Myth

Most of the legislators mentioned above have very limited knowledge of how the reputable online gaming operators actually carry on their business and what measures are taken to prevent exactly the crimes they are being accused of fronting. Any operator licenced in serious jurisdictions such as Malta can vouch for the exacting regulations imposed that are aimed specifically for the protection of the players and preventing money laundering and fraud. Read "Online Gaming – The Money Laundering Myth"

 

Malta as a hub for international operations

Whatever the industry you happen to be in and whatever the size of your operation, you are definitely subject to market forces. This means that you must provide your clients with the best product/service possible at the most economical price. Read "Malta as a hub for international operations".

 

Holding and Trading Companies in Malta

Malta has been establishing itself as a serious and well regulated Financial Centre since 1988 when various pieces of legislation were enacted to provide the international investor with an alternative location. Since that time great strides have been made and today this island nation can proudly boast of being a well-respected player in this field. Read "Holding and Trading Companies in Malta".

 

Malta - your partner in film production

What do actors like Madonna, Russell Crowe, Brad Pitt and Richard Harris have in common? They all have sampled the excellent filming opportunities that Malta offers for any type of film production, this being a large budget film like Gladiator or a short 30 second commercial. In order to maintain and even enhance on the island’s leading position in the filming industry in Europe, the local authorities try to ensure that film production units have a seamless experience on the island. They are also provided with the best possible fiscal and other incentives. Read "Malta - your partner in film production ".

Late Payment Directive

Legal Notice 233 of 2005 will come into force in Malta as from July 1st 2005. Basically this directive will now guarantee interest on trading debts that are not settled within the agreed time frame. Previously, if a trader wanted to be compensated for late receipt of amounts due to him, he had to resort to court action, unless such interest was included in the trade contract. Read "Late Payment Directive".

 

Industrial Incentives in Malta

Situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, Malta has a long tradition of international business that goes back to the first millennium BC. This industrial tradition has led to today’s favourable industrial and pro-business environment which makes Malta the ideal location for foreign direct investment.

Malta Enterprise (ME) is the major catalyst in attracting foreign industrial investment as well as the encouragement of local industrial initiative. Read "Industrial Incentives in Malta".

 

Relocating to Malta

With its beautiful Mediterranean climate, its abundance of historic and cultural sites and the ever-present blue and inviting sea, Malta is a most attractive location for the establishment of residence to thousands of expatriates. Find out more about the economic implications of being a Foreign Resident in Malta. Read "Relocating to Malta".

 

E-Commerce in Malta

With the continued increase in information technology and its widespread diffusal to all parts of the globe, e-commerce is already having a huge impact on how the human race does business. Read "E-Commerce in Malta".

 

Ship and Yacht Registration in Malta

All types of vessels, from pleasure yachts to oil rigs, may be registered in Malta. Among the advantages one will find complete tax exemption to owners, no restrictions on the nationality of the shareholders and directors of Maltese companies, and of master, officers and crew of Maltese ships and no restrictions on the sale and mortgaging of Maltese ships. Read "Ship and Yacht Registration in Malta".

 

Sole Trader or Limited Company?

To run your business as a sole trader or setting up a limited company is definitely one of the major dilemmas that any trader has to face at some stage or another in his business life. The answer is never clear-cut as one has to examine a variety of factors. Read "Sole Trader or Limited Company?".

 

Lean and Mean (PDF, 1.3 MB)

An article from "The Accountant" about how MGI Malta transformed to become a leader within the small med medium sized practitioners in Malta. Franco Azzopardi, partner and director decribes the process and gives some hands-one tips for SMEs. Read "Lean and Mean ".

 

 

Rental Income

Rental Income when assessing rental income from property, this will include the rental income for the property itself as well as for any furniture and equipment which it contains and which is covered by the same agreement. Read "Rental Income".

 

Redomiciliation

The re-domiciliation of companies registered in foreign jurisdictions to Malta has been made possible through changes made in the Maltese COMPANIES ACT 1995, during the year 2002 – Refer Legal Notice 344/2002. Read "Redomiciliation".



 

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