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You have four months from the date you were dismissed to file a claim with Malta’s Industrial Tribunal — and after that, the door closes permanently, no matter how unjust the dismissal was. Filing costs nothing, and you do not need a lawyer to do it. What you do need is to understand what “good […]

More than 400 commercial yachts fly the Maltese flag, and every one of them certified under the outgoing 2020 code has a hard deadline: transition to the new Commercial Yacht Code by the first renewal survey after 31 December 2025. Miss that survey window without transitioning, and the yacht’s certification is at risk — not […]

Malta will let you register a trademark for €116.47 per class of goods or services — a fraction of what many business owners assume it costs. The catch is not the price. It is that the Comptroller of Industrial Property checks every application against existing marks, and a name that feels original to you may […]

If the driver who hits your car in Malta turns out to be uninsured, or simply drives off, you are not automatically left to cover the damage yourself. A dedicated fund, financed by every insurer operating in Malta, exists precisely for this situation — but it does not pay out the same way your own […]

You can write a will in Malta leaving your entire estate to a stranger. What you cannot do is leave your spouse and children with nothing — the law reserves a fixed share for them regardless of what your will says. It is called the legittima, and most people planning their estate underestimate exactly how […]

Maltese courts do not start from a presumption that parents should share custody equally. They start from one question only: what serves this particular child’s best interests. Joint custody is common — but only when both parents can actually cooperate. When they cannot, the court says so plainly, and moves on to an arrangement that […]

A decade ago, most people in Malta could not simply file for divorce — they had to be already separated for four years. That changed with Act XXV of 2021: today the wait is six months if you file jointly, or one year if you file alone. Here is what actually happens between deciding to […]

A pending bill would let Malta’s Small Claims Tribunal hear disputes worth up to €10,000 — double today’s €5,000 ceiling. If it passes, thousands of disputes that currently sit in the ordinary courts, with lawyers, formal pleadings and months of waiting, could instead be resolved through a same-day, largely paperwork-based process. €5,000Current jurisdiction limit, in […]

On 30 April 2026, the Government Gazette published Legal Notices 112 to 143 of 2026 — thirty-two new Conditions of Work Regulation Orders that replace the old sector-by-sector Wage Regulation Orders. They take effect on 30 June 2026, and they touch almost every private-sector employee in Malta, from retail cashiers to hotel kitchen staff. 30 […]

From 1 March 2026, Identità began rejecting first-time Single Permit files that arrive without proof of a completed pre-departure course. Add a fee that doubled to €600 in 2025, and a work permit process that used to be routine has become something employers in Malta now need to plan for months in advance. 1 Mar […]

Life can sometimes take unexpected turns, and facing a court decision that you believe is unjust or incorrect can be one of the most disheartening experiences. In Malta, our legal system provides a vital mechanism for redress: the right to appeal. Understanding the intricate process of Appealing Court Decisions is not just a legal technicality; […]

Receiving news that a loved one has been detained can be one of life’s most stressful and confusing experiences. In Malta, the legal system, with its specific rules regarding detention and bail, can feel like an overwhelming maze, especially when emotions are running high. You’re not alone in feeling lost. This article aims to cut […]