While the economy is performing well, younger citizens and women remain sceptical the 2026 budget will deliver, reflecting deeper political and structural concerns. A survey of 422 Maltese respondents carried out by EMCS Advisory Ltd reveals a cautious public mood toward the government’s 2026 budget. Just 13 % say they are very confident the budget...
Globalisation has left a strong imprint on the Maltese economy, and nowhere is this more evident than in the role of foreign-controlled enterprises. According to data published by National Statistics Office (Malta) in its Foreign Affiliates Statistics 2023 release, only a small share of enterprises in Malta are under foreign control, but their contribution to...
On 2 September 2025, Malta issued Legal Notice 188 of 2025, introducing a 15% final income tax option the Final Income Tax Without Imputation Regulations, 2025. Under these new Regulations, any body of persons qualifying as a company or opting to be treated as a company under the Income Tax Act, may, as from basis year 2024 (year of...
Which projects are eligible to funding? Are you a small business, voluntary organisation, local council, or school in Gozo or the Xlokk region of Malta looking for EU funding? The LEADER Programme is now open, offering between €5,000 and €50,000 to support projects that foster sustainable development, boost the local economy, and safeguard cultural heritage...
You’ve built a business – perhaps even an empire. You’ve poured your life into it. But what happens when you step away? For many family businesses, the answer is a slow and painful decline. Succession isn’t just a business problem; it’s a family problem. Founders hold on too tightly. Siblings clash. Heirs inherit responsibility without...