Insights

The August edition of Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter is now available! Prepared by Andersen experts across Europe, this issue covers the latest developments in employment law, regulations, and court rulings in 18 countries.

The Italy Lump Sum Tax Program presents an attractive route for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking tax residency in a major European economy while maintaining efficiency and predictability in their global tax exposure.

Andersen Malta promotes three new Directors, strengthening leadership in immigration, global mobility, and private client tax advisory.

Malta’s Citizenship by Merit, strengthened by Act XXI of 2025 under Article 10(9), replaces transactional investment routes, rewarding contributions in key fields while ensuring compliance with the CJEU ruling in EC v Malta.

In an important update published under Legal Notice 146 of 2025, the Maltese government has introduced significant amendments to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP). These reforms reflect Malta’s intent to enhance the programme’s appeal, accessibility, and competitiveness on the global investment migration stage, particularly for families seeking a long-term European base.

This issue, prepared by our Andersen experts, features the latest updates on employment laws, regulations, court rulings, and collective agreements across 19 European countries. In this month’s European Partner Spotlight, we turn to Malta with key insights into non-compete and client restriction clauses. Our very own Dr. Charlene Mifsud, Partner at Andersen in Malta, explores how Maltese courts assess the validity of restrictive covenants in employment contracts.

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We’re pleased to share the June edition of our European Employment Insights newsletter. This issue, curated by our Andersen team of experts, provides in-depth analysis of the latest developments in employment laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and collective agreements across 18 European countries.

We're happy to share the May edition of our Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter. This issue, prepared by our Andersen experts, features the latest updates on employment laws, regulations, court rulings, and collective agreements across 19 European countries.

This issue, prepared by our Andersen team of experts, offers in-depth analysis of the latest developments in employment laws, regulations, judicial rulings, and collective agreements across 17 European countries.

Malta’s strategic geographical position in the Mediterranean places it as an ideal hub for companies from the US, Canada, China, and Mexico seeking access to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Malta offers a strategic gateway to over 450 million EU consumers and efficient connectivity through the Malta Freeport, Europe's third-largest transshipment port.

The March edition of our Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter, offers in-depth analysis of the latest developments in employment laws, regulations, judicial rulings, and collective agreements across 17 European countries.

Malta has emerged as one of the most attractive jurisdictions for tax residency, especially for British Non-Doms and High Net-Worth and UHNW Individuals (HNWIs) seeking alternative options post the abolition of the UK Non-Dom regime effective April 2025. This article delves into how Malta has cultivated such an attractive tax residency regime, its comparative advantages, and acknowledges important considerations.

We are pleased to share the Andersen Employment and Labor Service Line 2025 Dismissals Guide, providing key insights into termination procedures across 30 European countries. This comprehensive resource outlines individual and collective dismissal rules, formal requirements, and the role of employee representatives and state authorities.

‍The death knell has finally been rung for the UK Res Non Dom and global high-net-worth individuals are scrambling for alternatives. In this article, Andersen tax advisors explore the preferred non-dom alternative destinations for UK Res Non Doms.

The February edition of our European Employment Insights newsletter includes in-depth analyses of the latest updates in employment laws, regulations, judicial rulings, and collective agreements across 19 European countries.

Malta, the Mediterranean jewel of the European Union, allows reputable families to obtain Maltese Citizenship by Merit under the Maltese Citizenship Act, following major amendments introduced in July 2025. The framework has evolved away from a transactional Citizenship by Investment model towards a more discretionary and merit-driven pathway.

Known as The Blockchain Island, Malta offers crypto investors a secure, tax-efficient jurisdiction with residency and citizenship by merit opportunities. With crypto-friendly regulations, strategic EU access, and favourable tax policies, Malta provides a prime destination for those seeking financial security and global mobility.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) provides a robust family residency solution, while the Global Residence Programme (GRP) creates opportunities for tax-efficient structuring under Malta’s non-dom system. The Citizenship by Merit rules recognise exceptional merit and contribution to Malta as the basis for naturalisation, creating a pathway anchored in demonstrable value rather than financial investment alone. For crypto investors, Malta’s reputation as an early regulator of digital assets adds credibility when presenting crypto-sourced wealth in support of residence and citizenship applications.

As the year comes to a close, we are pleased to share the December edition of our Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter, providing a comprehensive analysis of recent developments in employment laws, regulations, legal precedents, and collective agreements across 19 European countries.

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Andersen in Malta, alongside sister law firm Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, offers comprehensive legal and tax solutions as part of Andersen Global's multidisciplinary network, supporting multinational companies and business families in Malta.

We're excited to share the November edition of our European Employment Insights newsletter. Including in-depth analyses of the latest changes in employment laws, regulations, legal rulings, and collective agreements across 18 European countries.