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Malta Revokes Citizenship and Ends Its Investor Passport Scheme
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Malta Revokes Citizenship and Ends Its Investor Passport Scheme

After an April 2025 EU Court of Justice ruling, Malta ended its citizenship by investment scheme. What changed and what it means for investors.

Archive: Malta Launches Its New Permanent Residency Program (2021)
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Archive: Malta Launches Its New Permanent Residency Program (2021)

Archive (2021): Malta launched the Malta Permanent Residency Program (MPRP) on March 29, 2021, replacing the Malta Residence and Visa Program.

European Commission Launches Infringement Procedures Against Cyprus, Malta Over CIPs
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European Commission Launches Infringement Procedures Against Cyprus, Malta Over CIPs

In October 2020, the European Commission launched infringement procedures against Cyprus and Malta over their investor citizenship schemes.

Commission’s Letter “More Political Than Legal,” Says Malta Citizenship Secretary Muscat
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Commission’s Letter “More Political Than Legal,” Says Malta Citizenship Secretary Muscat

In 2020, Malta's citizenship secretary Alex Muscat called the European Commission's demand to end its CBI scheme more political than legal.

Why Malta’s IIP and RVP Should Allow Participants to Own Investments Indirectly, Through Trusts or Foundations
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Why Malta’s IIP and RVP Should Allow Participants to Own Investments Indirectly, Through Trusts or Foundations

A 2020 analysis of why Malta's IIP and residence programs should let participants hold qualifying investments through trusts or foundations.

Malta IIP Suspends License of Company Implicated in Kickback Allegations
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Malta IIP Suspends License of Company Implicated in Kickback Allegations

Malta's IIP Agency suspended the license of BT International Limited in September 2020, following kickback allegations.

Archive: Malta Plans IIP Re-Launch With Amendments (2020)
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Archive: Malta Plans IIP Re-Launch With Amendments (2020)

Archive (2020): Malta planned to re-launch its Individual Investor Programme with amendments once the first version reached its 1,800-application cap.