We would like to bring to your attention that the DFK Malta Office will be closed on Friday, 8th August 2025 for a scheduled team-building activity. We appreciate your understanding and support as we take this time to strengthen our team. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, 11th August 2024.For any urgent matters, please feel free to […]
Remuneration in family businesses often extends beyond financial considerations, touching on fairness, relationships, and long-term sustainability. A key challenge lies in balancing equality, paying family members the same due to familial ties, with equity, which compensates based on role, contribution, and performance. Research shows that as family businesses mature, they tend to adopt more structured, […]
Effective 1 August 2025, significant changes to employment reporting and migration compliance will take effect in Malta. Employers must submit new hire and termination forms within four working days, maintain accurate digital records, and comply with stricter job advertising and redundancy rules before recruiting Third Country Nationals (TCNs). Additional updates include new work permit fees, […]
The Business Reports for SMEs grant scheme seeks to support SMEs through the provision of non-repayable grants in the form of a lump sum to part-finance a business report procured from external consultancy service providers.External consultancy services shall be procured to support the decision-making process, by providing:Process and Systems Review aimed at rendering the business […]
As micro and small enterprises continue to navigate an increasingly competitive market, strategic marketing has become essential for growth, visibility and long-term sustainability. To support these businesses in enhancing their market presence, a new EU-funded grant scheme is available, specifically designed to help micro and small enterprises across Malta and Gozo develop professional, results-driven marketing […]
In line with its continuous efforts to refine the Company Service Providers (“CSP”) framework, the MFSA has introduced a new category: Restricted Company Service Providers (RCSPs). Who qualifies as an RCSP?Individuals who act as a director and/or company secretary on an occasional basis, not “by way of business”, that is, they regularly provide these services. […]
We would like to bring to your attention an important update regarding the Urgent Family Leave Entitlement, which came into effect on 4 April 2025. This change introduces an increase in annual leave allocation and revised conditions for usage, aimed at offering better support for employees facing urgent family situations.For further information please click here.
As industries continue to evolve and businesses face new challenges, access to funding becomes increasingly vital for digital transformation, efficiency improvements, and sustainable development.New EU-funded grant schemes are now available to promote business growth and encourage digital transformation across Malta and GozoFor further information please click here.
Applications for the Micro Invest scheme are now open! Self-employed individuals and micro and small enterprises can benefit from a tax credit of up to 45% on eligible expenses incurred in 2024.The deadline of 26th March 2025 applies for any eligible expenditure incurred from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 by self-employed individuals. On the other […]
As part of the government’s budget announcement for the new year, several significant payroll changes have been introduced that will affect both employees and employers in 2025. These changes include adjustments to tax brackets, increases in minimum wage, and updates to social security and pension contributions.These payroll adjustments will be effective as from 1st January […]