News Stories Tagged 'Malta'
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Progress Being Made On Closing 'Harmful' Tax Regimes: OECD
by Ulrika Lomas, Lowtax.net, Brussels
25 July, 2019
The OECD has issued another update on jurisdictions' progress to amend their preferential tax regimes to remove harmful elements under the OECD base erosion and profit shifting Action Plan minimum standard on harmful tax regimes (Action 5).
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Malta To Provide Tax Relief For Audiovisual Productions
by Ulrika Lomas, Lowtax.net, Brussels
29 April, 2019
Malta has published two regulations to create tax breaks for audiovisual productions.
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Ireland, Malta To Close 'Single Malt' Tax Loophole
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
03 December, 2018
The tax authorities of Ireland and Malta have signed a Competent Authority Agreement in a bid to prevent the use of the so-called "Single Malt" tax planning structure.
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Malta Tables Bills To Regulate, Promote Blockchain Technology
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
03 May, 2018
Malta's Parliament is considering three bills that would regulate the use of distributed ledger technology (blockchain) by regulated entities.
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Maltese FM Concerned About EU's Digital Tax Plans
by Lorys Charalambous, Lowtax.net, Cyprus
12 April, 2018
Speaking at the recent 12th Malta Institute of Management International Tax Conference, the territory's Finance Minister, Edward Scicluna, said the EU must "move with caution" with regards its plans to rewrite the tax rules for the digital economy.
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Malta Reports Finance Sector Growth For 2017
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
06 April, 2018
The Malta Financial Services Authority has released figures showing continued growth in the island's financial services sector during 2017, particularly in the areas of insurance business, investment services, investment funds, and trusts.
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Malta To 'Clean House' In Response To EU Criticism
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
28 March, 2018
Malta is to unveil a strategic plan next month to remedy reported judicial and anti-corruption shortcomings identified in a recent European Commission report.
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Malta To Consolidate Gaming Laws
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
20 March, 2018
Malta is to table a new Gaming Bill in parliament, according to Malta's Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy, and Innovation, Silvio Schembri.
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Malta Welcomes Two More Rating Upgrades
by Amanda Banks, Lowtax.net, London
28 February, 2018
Malta has welcomed two more credit rating upgrades, from Moody's and DBRS.
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Malta Outlines More Virtual Currency Regulation
by Jason Gorringe, Lowtax.net, London
20 February, 2018
Malta's Government has released a consultation document proposing three new bills to regulate the cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology sector.
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