Plain-English definitions of the key legal terms you'll encounter in Malta. Written for expats and foreign nationals who need to understand the local legal system.
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A court order establishing the paternity of a child and determining parental rights and child support obligations....
Read definition →A legal relationship between two people of the same sex that confers certain rights and responsibilities similar to marr...
Read definition →The primary legislation governing the formation, operation, and management of companies in Malta, establishing requireme...
Read definition →The legal framework governing the relationship between employers and employees in Malta, establishing rights, protection...
Read definition →A binding written agreement in Malta for the sale of immovable property, establishing the terms and conditions of a prop...
Read definition →A court order requiring one spouse or parent to provide financial support to the other spouse or to a child....
Read definition →Property acquired during marriage that may be subject to division upon separation, divorce, or dissolution of the marita...
Read definition →An official authorization issued by the Government of Malta allowing foreign nationals to reside in Malta, available thr...
Read definition →A tax imposed by the Government of Malta on certain legal documents and transactions, particularly property transfers, c...
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