Andersen’s IP, ICT, and Data Service Line releases its new publication, The Price of Privacy: Navigating Pay-or-Consent Models in the EU Digital Economy. As more digital services ask users to pay or consent to personal data processing, the question becomes increasingly pressing: is consent still freely given when refusal comes at a cost?

Malta’s Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules provide a statutory framework through which qualifying senior professionals employed in Malta may benefit from a fixed personal income tax rate of 15 % on eligible employment income, subject to defined conditions and safeguards. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the framework, including eligibility thresholds, qualifying roles, benefits, duration, and key compliance considerations for internationally mobile professionals and employers.

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The Global Residence Programme in Malta offers internationally mobile high-net-worth individuals a structured and reputable framework through which to acquire a special tax status and establish tax residence in an EU Member State while maintaining global flexibility. By combining remittance-based taxation, predictable residence rules, and access to Malta’s extensive treaty network, the GRP remains a relevant planning tool for executives, entrepreneurs, and internationally mobile families seeking long-term certainty in an increasingly complex international tax environment.