Foreign direct investment is an area of corporate practice that refers to foreign companies acquiring interests in local businesses. To this end, the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office Act (Chapter 620, Laws of Malta) regulates foreign (non-EU) companies acquiring stakes in Maltese companies that operate in certain key areas, such as energy, transport, health and aerospace.
Under Maltese law, foreign direct investments in these relevant areas must be notified to the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office, which office may determine that the transaction must be subject to further review (screening).
Fenech & Fenech Advocates has built a dedicated team that coordinates FDI filings. The firm is thus able to assist across the whole process, from collating the necessary information, to submitting notifications and advising clients in the event that the transaction is subject to screening.
Under Maltese law, foreign direct investments in these relevant areas must be notified to the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office, which office may determine that the transaction must be subject to further review (screening).
Fenech & Fenech Advocates has built a dedicated team that coordinates FDI filings. The firm is thus able to assist across the whole process, from collating the necessary information, to submitting notifications and advising clients in the event that the transaction is subject to screening.