The main body of corporate law in Malta is the Companies Act, 1995 which is mainly based upon common law principles, but which has been brought in line with the relevant EU directives. The Maltese Registry of Companies, housed under the auspices of the Malta Financial Services Authority, is the authority which is responsible for tackling the day-to-day matters which arise in the company law sphere. These authorities are committed to Malta’s growth as a financial centre and simultaneously safeguarding the interests of the public.
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates prides itself on the depth of its experience in all aspects of corporate and commercial practice, including extensive knowledge of the workings of the regulators.. Chetcuti Cauchi’s understanding of business and of the specific needs peculiar to management, investors, entrepreneurs and staff, positions Chetcuti Cauchi as a foremost advisor in the corporate and commercial sphere.
Our Corporate and Commercial Law Department is geared to provide advice which goes beyond conventional corporate and commercial issues. Our lawyers work closely with other practitioners in the firm and are skilled at identifying and resolving legal issues and providing effective solutions for scenarios involving personal and corporate tax, franchising, intellectual property, employment law, secured transactions, immigration, corporate finance and banking, real estate and leasing, environmental law, international trade, securities law and personal wealth management.
Other service we provide include corporate compliance and company secretarial services for private and public companies, setting up of brick-and-mortar or online business operations, formation of local and international companies, corporate finance, group restructuring, liquidations and commercial litigation.
