Dr. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti

Dip.Tax Dip.ITM B.A. LL.M.(Warwick) LL.D. TEP
Managing Director
Languages spoken:
English, Maltese, Italian
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Dr. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti

Summary

Jean-Philippe is a seasoned private clients lawyer renowned for his work in global citizenship, including investment law, residence programs, tax residence, tax, and wealth and business structuring.  For over 25 years, he has advised some of the world's most affluent and successful families

Jean has contributed significantly to policy development in the sector of residence and citizenship-by-investment globally. He has written extensively on personal tax planning, residency and citizenship, and the family office sector, including the Dual Citizenship Report Global and European editions.

JP has championed the cause of family businesses in Malta and their recognition as an important business unit, and made the case for the introduction of a world first Family Business Act in Malta.

Experience

JP served as Chairman of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP Malta Branch) and is the international associate for Malta at the American Immigration Lawyers Association AILA.  He has been recognized by Who's Who Legal for Malta and Chambers and Partners as a leading professional. JP is a Uglobal-verified immigration lawyer and a regular contributor to Investment Migration Insider.

Academic Record

  • Central Law Training, Dip. International Trust Management
  • Malta Institute of Taxation, Dip. Taxation
  • University of Warwick, LL.M. Tax & Economic Law
  • University of Malta, Doctor of Laws, European Tax Law
  • University of Malta, Notary Public
  • University of Malta, B.A. Law & English

Memberships

  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • International Fiscal Association IFA
  • Malta Institute of Taxation MIT
  • International Tax Planning Association ITPA
  • Chamber of Advocates
  • Society for Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) Malta Branch (ex-Chairman)

Our Insights

The Price of Privacy: Navigating Pay-or-Consent Models in the EU Digital EconomyThe Price of Privacy: Navigating Pay-or-Consent Models in the EU Digital Economy
February 6, 2026
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The Price of Privacy: Navigating Pay-or-Consent Models in the EU Digital Economy

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?

Tax Rules Under the Malta Highly Qualified Persons FrameworkTax Rules Under the Malta Highly Qualified Persons Framework
February 6, 2026
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Tax Rules Under the Malta Highly Qualified Persons Framework

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.

Global Residence Programme in MaltaGlobal Residence Programme in Malta
January 30, 2026
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Global Residence Programme in Malta

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.

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