Malta and the EU

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Malta not comparable to Cyprus: central banker — 27 March 2013, 19:17 CET

Malta's central bank governor defended the eurozone country's banking system on Wednesday, saying that it cannot be compared to that in Cyprus.

Malta recognises Syrian opposition — 22 March 2013, 22:18 CET

Malta on Friday officially recognised the Syrian Opposition National Coalition as the sole legal representative of the people of Syria.

EU declares eurozone Malta back inside deficit limits — 04 December 2012, 22:42 CET

The European Union declared Tuesday that the eurozone Mediterranean island economy of Malta was officially back within bloc deficit limits, a rare bright light after three years of the debt crisis.

Malta's Tonio Borg appointed new Health Commissioner — 28 November 2012, 13:11 CET

Former Maltese foreign minister Tonio Borg was formally endorsed as the European Union's new Health Commissioner by EU ministers Wednesday despite some debate over his conservative Roman Catholic views.

Maghreb leaders reassure Europe over Arab Spring — 05 October 2012, 17:28 CET

North African leaders sought to reassure Europe at a summit in Malta on Friday that the upheaval in their countries would ultimately generate more stability and investment opportunities.

Doing business in Malta: PKF guide — 04 July 2012, 18:49 CET

PKF Malta is a national association of legally independent Malta member firms. Their guide on Doing Business in Malta includes six chapters on the following topics: Introduction Malta, Business Entities available, Financial Services Regulation, Prime Activities in Malta, Taxation, and Grants and Incentives.

Malta: country overview — 12 February 2013, 18:11 CET

Malta is a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta became a Member State of the European Union on 1 May 2004.

Representation of the European Commission in Malta — 06 February 2010, 12:03 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Malta.

Malta: Economy Overview — 26 January 2010, 20:43 CET

Malta's economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing - especially electronics and pharmaceuticals - and tourism all of which have been negatively affected by the global economic downturn. Malta adopted the euro on 1 January 2008.

Access to finance — 03 July 2012, 12:08 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Malta.

Setting up a business in Malta — 03 July 2012, 11:31 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Malta.

Malta and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:19 CET

Malta joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2008.

Convergence Reports 2007 - Malta — 16 May 2007, 13:31 CET

On 16 May 2007, the European Commission concluded that Malta has achieved a high degree of sustainable economic convergence with the other Member States and that it fulfils the necessary conditions to adopt the euro. On the basis of its Convergence Report, the Commission is proposing to the Council that Malta adopts the euro on 1 January 2008. The final decision will be taken by EU finance ministers in July, after consultation of the European Parliament, and following a discussion by the Heads of State or Government at their summit in June. In its Convergence Report, the Commission assesses whether Malta has achieved a high degree of sustainable convergence, measured against the criteria set out in Article 121(1) regarding the government budgetary position, price stability, exchange rate stability and convergence of long-term interest rates. Compatibility of the legal framework with the Treaty is also examined.

Study of Gambling Services in the Internal Market of the European Union — 03 January 2007, 18:20 CET

To obtain a detailed overview of the legal and economic aspects of gambling and games of chance, the Commission asked the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law to carry out a study into the sector. The study is the result of close to two years work and provides an analysis of the legal regimes governing gambling and games of chance in the European Union.

Malta country profile — 04 July 2012, 18:31 CET

Malta is a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta became a Member State of the European Union on 1 May 2004.

Doing Business in Malta (Ernst & Young) — 04 August 2006, 17:21 CET

General business and tax information on Malta from Ernst & Young online - pdf

Taxation and Investment in Malta 2013 (Deloitte) — 18 March 2013, 11:25 CET

The Taxation and Investment Guides are a first stop for investors wishing to gain a working perspective on the operating conditions and investment climate – including the legal, accounting and taxation framework – in the countries covered in the Deloitte International Tax Source. In addition to the Malta Highlights and Taxation and Investment Guide, above, country links open the door to the Deloitte International Tax Source and a wide range of materials and information on the tax consequences of doing business across borders.

Doing Business in Malta (HLBI) — 04 August 2006, 17:20 CET

Guide on Malta from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information.