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Some professional journeys come full circle.Our Partner, Ivan Zammit, recently returned to Leiden for Leiden Event 2026,...
01/09/2026

Some professional journeys come full circle.

Our Partner, Ivan Zammit, recently returned to Leiden for Leiden Event 2026, a special gathering celebrating Professor Kees van Raad’s remarkable 50 years of teaching international tax law.
The event was a welcome reminder that nothing quite replaces meeting face to face. A couple of focused days together can spark fresh thinking, strengthen long-standing relationships and open the door to new conversations.

Ivan returned to Malta with plenty of ideas and, after enjoying Leiden’s cooler air while Malta faced a heatwave, perhaps feeling refreshed in more ways than one.

Our warmest congratulations to Professor Kees van Raad on an extraordinary achievement. To teach and influence generations of international tax professionals for half a century at Leiden University, one of Europe’s most historic and distinguished universities, is a truly remarkable legacy.

Sheltons Malta was proud to sponsor this memorable occasion.

Sheltons Malta is heading to Leiden as an official sponsor of Leiden Event 2026.Our Partner, Ivan Zammit, will be attend...
27/08/2026

Sheltons Malta is heading to Leiden as an official sponsor of Leiden Event 2026.
Our Partner, Ivan Zammit, will be attending the conference, joining international tax professionals to explore key developments in tax treaty case law, permanent establishment and AI in taxation.
Two days of knowledge sharing and networking in Leiden.

We look forward to being part of it and sharing a few moments from the event with you afterwards.

Meet Pamela Scerri, our Client Manager and the newest face in our "Beyond the Job Title" series.Ask Pamela what her job ...
19/08/2026

Meet Pamela Scerri, our Client Manager and the newest face in our "Beyond the Job Title" series.

Ask Pamela what her job actually involves and she'll tell you plainly: making sure her clients' lives are easier. Keeping things organised, answering questions before they become problems, watching deadlines closely and handling whatever changes come her way. If Sheltons runs smoothly for a client, there is a good chance Pamela is the reason why.

What does she love most about working here? No long answer needed. "The people". Fitting, for someone who spends her day making sure they are taken care of.

Which makes what comes next a little unexpected. Because as much as Pamela thrives on people, clients, deadlines, hosting a full table of friends and family, she will also tell you she genuinely needs her quiet time and space. And she has found her own way to get it. Pamela used to make her own jewellery, a hobby that trades emails and deadlines for concentration but demands the exact same patience she brings to her day job.

Her next adventure is already taking shape too. Morocco is on her list and if her track record says anything, it won't be a spontaneous trip. It'll be a well-planned one.

Pamela lives by a motto that's simple to say, but not always so simple to live by: "Every day better".

This is part of our series, where we go beyond the role and introduce the person. Stay tuned for more.

💬Ask Pamela about... another surprise... nutrition! She is happy to answer in the comments. Drop a question below or ask something else entirely.

Santa Marija, what is behind this Feast? Today Malta celebrates Santa Marija (The Feast of the Assumption) - one of the ...
15/08/2026

Santa Marija, what is behind this Feast?

Today Malta celebrates Santa Marija (The Feast of the Assumption) - one of the island’s most important traditions.

But 15 August also marks a significant moment in Malta’s history. In 1942, during World War II, the Santa Marija Convoy reached Malta with essential supplies after a dangerous journey through enemy waters. Only 5 out of 14 ships made it through, but their arrival brought much-needed relief to the island.

Perhaps this is the greatest lesson behind Santa Marija: even in the most challenging times, resilience and unity can change the course of history.

Wishing everyone a wonderful day.

'What This Case Taught Us'What do Japanese knives and European expansion have in common?Both demand sharp decisions and ...
11/08/2026

'What This Case Taught Us'

What do Japanese knives and European expansion have in common?
Both demand sharp decisions and precise ex*****on.

When Japanese kitchen knife specialist Tokushu Knife selected Malta as its European base, Sheltons Malta coordinated the company formation, residence, banking, premises, employment, VAT and fulfilment workstreams.
The result: a European operation built with the same precision as the products it represents.

Read the case study: https://www.sheltonsmalta.com/company-formation-case-study-ecommerce/

Santa Marija week, a Maltese tradition Please note that the Sheltons Malta office will be closed from Monday, 10 August ...
05/08/2026

Santa Marija week, a Maltese tradition

Please note that the Sheltons Malta office will be closed from Monday, 10 August to Friday, 14 August for the Santa Marija holiday period.
Celebrated on 15 August, Santa Marija is one of Malta’s most important feasts, a tradition that combines faith, community and a remarkable chapter of the island’s history. During World War II, the arrival of the Santa Marija Convoy in 1942 brought vital supplies and hope to Malta at a time when the island needed it most.

We will share more about this memorable moment in Maltese history and what lesson it taught us as a nation.

Dear partners, valued clients and friends,If we are a little harder to reach on Friday afternoon, don't worry, we are wo...
30/07/2026

Dear partners, valued clients and friends,

If we are a little harder to reach on Friday afternoon, don't worry, we are working on one of our most important projects: our team. Because every great client experience starts with people who enjoy working together.

In Formula 1, the fastest car does not win the race. The best strategy does.Grant-funded projects work the same way.Appr...
27/07/2026

In Formula 1, the fastest car does not win the race. The best strategy does.

Grant-funded projects work the same way.
Approval confirms the destination. It does not fuel the journey. Between award and reimbursement, the business must cover deposits, staged payments and project expenditure from its own resources or through financing arranged well in advance.
The businesses that struggle are rarely the ones that failed to win the grant. They are the ones that won it, started spending and met the financing gap without a plan.

Co-financing, bridge finance, claim readiness are the pit stop strategy of public funding --> https://www.sheltonsmalta.com/grant-financing-cash-flow-malta/



VAT is one of those areas where the smallest details often have the biggest impact.Most businesses understand the fundam...
20/07/2026

VAT is one of those areas where the smallest details often have the biggest impact.

Most businesses understand the fundamentals. The real challenge begins when transactions cross borders, involve different types of supplies or expand into multiple jurisdictions. That is where assumptions can become costly.

Malta's VAT framework forms part of the wider EU VAT system. While this provides consistency, it also creates a false sense of simplicity. The rules are familiar, but their practical application often depends on facts that are easy to overlook.
In our experience, VAT issues rarely arise because businesses ignore the rules. More often, they arise because a seemingly straightforward transaction is not analysed in enough detail from the outset.

In this article, we explore seven areas where getting the details right can make all the difference: https://www.sheltonsmalta.com/vat-mistakes-malta/

A grant approval letter feels like a win. And it is.But it is also a contract with the future. One that asks your busine...
07/07/2026

A grant approval letter feels like a win. And it is.

But it is also a contract with the future. One that asks your business to deliver, document and demonstrate every step of the way.
The businesses that extract real value from public funding are not necessarily the ones with the best applications. They are the ones who treat the day after approval as seriously as the day they applied.

We wrote about what that looks like in practice and why the discipline it builds tends to outlast the funding itself -> https://www.sheltonsmalta.com/grant-management-malta/

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