With effect from 27th August 2025, employers in Malta are now required to comply with new obligations on pay transparency, marking a significant shift in local employment law. These changes were introduced through Legal Notice 112 of 2025, published on 27th June 2025, which amended the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations (S.L. 452.126) This new legal framework is Malta’s first step towards implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970), which must be...
Are you an entrepreneur seeking to establish your business in the European Union? Look no further than the picturesque archipelago of Malta. Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta offers a wealth of opportunities for budding and established businesses alike. One of the key advantages of setting up your business in Malta is its strategic location within the EU. As a member state, Malta provides businesses with access to the European single market, offering...
Contracts are the backbone of any business operation. They establish rights, obligations, and expectations, creating a legal framework which defines the terms of agreement between the parties. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of a contract depends on its existence but in its quality and relevance of the parties involved. In Malta, where legal frameworks are influenced by both local and EU legislation, poorly drafted contracts can have serious repercussions, exposing the business to financial loss, liability, and...
Today marks a historic milestone in the European Union’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) as the EU’s AI Act (Regulation 2024/ 1689) enters into force. This pioneering legislation aims to ensure that AI systems are safe, transparent, and governed by robust rules and mechanisms designed to protect fundamental rights. The AI Act introduces a regulatory framework that categorises AI applications into risk-based tiers, each subject to varying levels of regulatory scrutiny and compliance requirements....