Franchising contracts explained

Franchise Contract Malta

A franchising contract or franchising agreement is a contract under which the franchisor, being the owner of a business or brand, grants the franchisee the rights to operate a business, (or sell, or distribute goods or services) identified or associated with the franchisor’s trademark.

Becoming a franchisee means, an individual or business buys into the original company by purchasing the right to sell the franchisor’s goods or services under the existing business model and trademark name.

For example, an Italian shirt company, named SHIRTS owns 20 shops in the north part of Italy. They would like to expand their business in Italy and in other European countries. So, they create a business franchising model to be able to partner with other businesses to expand their number of shops named SHIRTS. In this type of contractual business model or relationship, SHIRTS, known as the franchisor, allows an independent business owner, called the franchisee, to use the branding, business model, and other intellectual property of SHIRTS, to sell such clothing in other shops in different locations and different countries, also called SHIRTS.

The franchising industry is very versatile offering different types of franchise arrangements, options, and investment ranges. The typical duration of a franchise agreement is usually 10 years, and such contract will spell out the conditions under which the franchise can be sold to someone else, which can be stringent to ensure that any future franchisee is qualified enough to run the business.

Generally, the franchisee makes a one-time initial fee payment to the franchisor upon signing of the contract, as an entry fee. Besides, the franchisee might pay royalties on sales, marketing and advertising assistance fees, or equipment and supplies for the shops. The franchise agreement will also stipulate that the franchisee may only operate the franchise in an assigned territory or country and may also limit the right of the franchisee to sell online.

It’s important to note that the franchise agreement should outline the rights and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee. The main purpose of this contract is to protect the intellectual property and products or services of the franchisor. It will also hold certain obligation so that each franchisee operates the franchise consistently. It’s good to know that a franchisor is responsible for the overall brand reputation management, whereas the franchisees are responsible for marketing their businesses in their assigned market areas. However, the franchisees are partners and they also play an important role in protecting and fostering the brand’s image.

If you thinking to expand your business by creating a franchising model, or you are interested in starting a new business as a franchisee, our lawyers will be able to guide you legally and commercially on anything related to franchising. Contact Dr Adrian Sciberras on [email protected]

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Commercial rents in Malta explained

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We recently posted a blog on residential rental contracts in Malta. This article instead will focus on rental contracts (also known as commercial lease agreements) of commercial property, such as retail outlets, catering establishments, offices, factories, warehouses, clinics, garages for commercial use, and so on.  

The Maltese law distinguishes commercial property as property which is used for business purposes in order to generate profit. Generally, a commercial lease agreement requires a contract to include standards details such as property to leased, agreed usage, duration of agreement, rent amount to be paid and how, otherwise it could be deemed as null.

When signing a commercial lease agreement, it is important to understand certain legal terms and understand certain legal conditions. Let’s have a look here at the most common and important terms on such contracts:

Notice period: A time between the official notification of vacating the premises until the day when one needs to vacate the premises.

Di fermo period: A time where the tenant cannot withdraw from the contract and must pay rent during this definite period.

Di rispetto period: A period that gives the tenant the opportunity to terminate the agreement during that period by giving an official notice as per agreement.

Renewal clause: A condition that allows the lease to be extended upon expiration of a term.

Default: A failure to complete a legal obligation such as the payment of rent.

Eviction: The legal process to pull a tenant out of the property.

Assignment: The transfer of rights of property from one person (or business) to another.

Security deposit: A sum of money deposited by a tenant with the property owner as security which is normally kept until the end of the lease.

Sublease: A lease by the tenant to a third party, where the original tenant remains completely liable for the rent.

When renting a commercial property, it’s very important to know which commercial permits it can operate in, to make sure that they are right for your business model. These permits include Planning Authority permits, environmental permits, and other specific licenses depending on your business line (such as catering establishments from Malta Tourism Authority). Additionally, you will also require applying for utilities such as water and electricity with commercial rates.

Before signing a commercial lease agreement, it is important to understand the difference between commercial and residential agreements. If you would like advice or require an expert to review such agreements, whether you are the owner of a commercial property, or the one renting it out, do not hesitate to contact us.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Rental contracts in Malta explained

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A rental contract (or rental agreement, or lease agreement) is a legal document between a landlord that rents a residential property to a tenant in exchange for payments. These rental contracts are legally binding contracts that explain the obligations and rights of the tenant and landlord. No matter if you are renting out an apartment, a villa, or a room within your own residence, you need to have a residential rental contract in place.

A rental contract is required by law, and it explains the responsibilities as a landlord and sets rules for the tenants. In Malta, the rental regulations are set out in The Private Residential Leases Act (Cap. 604 of the Laws of Malta). In the long terms, having a rental contract helps you avoid disputes with your tenants, and is a reference on how to fix problems when they happen.

There are various types of rental contracts, as we explain here:

Long let

  • Minimal duration of one year
  • The lessor and the lessee may agree on a longer lease contract (two years or more)
  • First six months are mandatory for the lessee/s
  • Following the obligatory six months, the lessee/s may be released from the contract by giving at least one month notice
  • If the lessor does not intend to renew the lease, the lessee/s must be informed three months prior to the termination of the contract
  • If the lessor fails to notify the lessee within the established period, the lease is renewed automatically for a year.

Short let

Leasing to temporary foreign workers, students pursuing short courses, foreigners who would not be seeking to establish residency in Malta, residents who need to lease a residency for a short period of less than six months.

  • The lease duration is six months
  • The first month of the lease is mandatory for the lessee/s
  • Following the obligatory month, the lessee/s may be released from the contract but is obliged to give at least one week’s prior notice
  • The contract cannot be renewed.

Shared residential spaces let

Leasing of a separate space in an apartment or building, with shared amenities like the kitchen and bathroom facilities.

  • The lease duration is six months
  • The lessee may be released from the contract at any time by giving one week’s prior notice
  • The contract cannot be renewed.

It is important to include the following information and clauses in a rental contract:

  • Names and passport/identity card numbers of landlord/s and tenant/s
  • Address of the property being rented
  • Intended use of property (residential or commercial)
  • The duration of the lease, including start date and finish date
  • The rent amount to be paid, and how and when it should be paid
  • Note down water and electricity metre readings
  • Security deposit the landlord will hold in case of damages
  • Whether and how the rental agreement can be renewed
  • An inventory outlining the conditions of the premises.

It is essential that the tenants are provided with a copy of the rental contract after signing it. Furthermore, all lease contracts for a primary residential purpose must be registered by the owner with the Housing Authority (Rent Registration) within ten days from the commencement of the lease. The quickest way to do this is by using the online facility by logging in with one’s e-ID. The normal registration fee is €10, and late registrations fee is €120. As an additional note it’s good to know that there are tax rebates on income for long term residential leasing. This rebate applies to contracts which have a minimum period two years, and the rebate amount depends on the number of bedrooms and duration of lease.

If you require assistance with rental contracts, and for any advice and disputes between landlords and tenants, Sciberras Advocates can assist with resolving issues amicably through out of court settlements.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

The recent VAT blitz in Malta

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In a recent article dated 7th August 2022 published in the Times of Malta, it informed that many business have been caught recently by the VAT department in failing to provide VAT receipt. It seems that over 250 catering establishment were inspected and one third were caught not giving a fiscal receipt to their customers.

The article states that soon after a similar blitz was held amongst beauticians, nail technicians and hairdressers, where it transpired that half of these businesses failed to issue fiscal receipts to the clientele.

It seems that more inspections covering various sectors will be randomly inspected to cut out such abuse. This is a message that the 2022-elected Commissioner for Revenue Mr Joseph Caruana stated. The Commissioner for Revenue is not only responsible for the administration and collection of Value Added Tax, but also of Income Tax, Duty on Documents & Transfers, and Customs & Excise Duties. The government has plans to crack down these abuses across all economic sectors and intends to bring further discipline and compliance to ensure that it is not losing out further from tax evasion.

Furthermore, the tax man strengthened his resources on enforcement against money laundering and tax evasion. As we wrote in our recent article, Tax Matters: What is an Executive Title?, the Commissioner for Revenue has the right to obtain an executive title against anyone who fails to settle their taxes. Indeed, when tax and VAT returns are not submitted and the tax due is not paid, the individual or the business become in default of their tax obligations. The tax man can therefore initiate legal proceedings and present the individual or business with an executive title by means of a judicial letter.

Tax avoidance and tax evasion threaten government revenues, and ultimately the sums due run into millions of euros. Lost VAT and tax revenues have a negative impact on the government’s spenditure. According to the 2021 Report on the VAT Gap released by the European Commission, EU countries lost €134 billion in VAT revenues in 2019. In this report, it outlines that Malta registers the highest VAT gap increase in European Union, and the country loses out on €287 million in uncollected VAT. To this, the VAT department has now a fully blown investigations centre to lead the fight against tax evasion.

Sciberras Advocates can assist with non-filed VAT and tax returns and challenge any VAT summons and tax intimations. As legal and tax representatives we can deal directly with the tax department lawyers and the courts to contest any executive titles issued.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Termination clauses in a contract

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Termination clauses are essential and necessary to any contract. There are several methods for which a contract may be ended, such as a dated expiry, breach of contract, a contract that becomes void, a discharge by agreement, a release, performance related issues resulting in the end of a contract, a termination due to an event of force majeure, or a rescission, amongst others.

As much as most contracts include a termination clause, it is always advisable to ensure that there is one and that it is convenient for both parties, to make sure no major harms and damages are caused by such termination. Sometimes in the rush and excitement to sign a business deal, many don’t focus on termination provisions in these commercial contracts and this is often because they don’t anticipate the need to end a contract early due to the rush of the moment. However, one needs to ensure there are exit routes in the contract itself, that is why it is important to have suitable termination clauses.

Termination clauses in a contract allows parties to cease an agreement without breaching the contract under ‘early termination’ and ‘mutual termination’. The parties involved can avoid a dispute between them by allowing a termination clause in an agreement to trigger. Two types of termination clauses include:

  • Termination for convenience
  • Termination for cause

For obvious reasons, incorrect use of the termination clause can also result in a legal conflict. In other words, termination clauses set the terms and conditions surrounding the cancellation of a contract and will address who may cancel the contract and for what reason/s. Negotiating these terms carefully will ultimately safeguard you and your business. Possibly, breach of contracts, including early termination can result in penalties, depending on how the contract was negotiated and concluded. A termination clause could also be a resolutive condition, one which terminates the obligation of the contract upon a specific condition listed in the contract.

A good lawyer will be able to advise of sector specific termination clauses during the drafting of contracts to ensure they are fit for the specific deal. To note is that exit clauses, (also known as escape clauses), in a contract allow one party to leave the agreement without having to follow through on their obligations. When you want to cancel a contract, it is important to carefully consider if you have the grounds to do so because failure to check the contractual terms could be an expensive mistake. Always get advice from a lawyer for a solid termination clause in a contract to avoid costly mistakes.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Tax Matters: What is an Executive Title?

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An executive title promotes enforcements. On tax matters, an executive title is legal proof by which a creditor, in this case, the Commissioner for Revenue, can present to proceed with the implementation of such claim. In other words, it is a document which proves a fact that indicates that a tax debt is due and cannot be challenged. To note, the issuing of tax assessments and the collection of tax and penalties/interest thereon fall under the function of the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue. 

The Income Tax Management Act from the laws of Malta gives the Commissioner for Revenue the right to obtain an executive title against anyone who fails to settle their taxes. In other words, when tax returns and VAT returns are not submitted and the tax due is not paid to the tax department or the VAT department, within the Office of the Commissioner for Revenue, the individual or the business become in default of their tax obligations. Therefore, the Government’s Commissioner for Revenue can initiate legal proceedings and present the individual or business with an executive title by means of a judicial letter. This is an enforcement done by the Government of Malta to combat tax evasion. Tax avoidance and tax evasion threaten government revenues, and ultimately the sums due by various individuals and businesses run into millions of euros. This type of enforcement has become a very regular implementation in the most recent times.

As we explain in further details in our web page VAT and Tax Summons, these notifications are Court Orders, and normally amounts needs to be settled within a few days from the notification date. Should this happen, however an appeal can be officially sent to the tax commissioner by means of a legal letter, indicating objections to the executive title and willingness to regularise the tax position. Therefore, it is important to understand that any person can contest such executive title.

Sciberras Advocates can assist with non-filed VAT and tax returns and challenge any VAT summons and tax intimations by becoming your legal and tax representatives, dealing directly with the tax department lawyers and the courts to contest executive titles issued.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Informational Video on Executive Titles

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Digital Nomad? Welcome to Malta

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The number of remote workers around the globe has grown significantly, and many countries are working hard to attract digital nomads. Malta started welcoming digital nomads through the Nomad Residence Permit in 2021.

A flexible career and a stable Internet connection is all one needs to become a digital nomad. With this, one can travel and settle into new countries, enjoy different lifestyles and cultures, whilst enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

This specific residency permit, the Malta Nomad Residence Permit, is open to individuals who can work remotely and independent of location, meaning they are not tied to a specific office or desk. The Nomad Residence Permit enables holders to retain their current employment based in another country whilst legally residing in Malta for up to a year, with the opportunity to renew if the applicants meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants must prove they can work remotely, either for an employer or as a freelancer and earn at least €32,400 gross of tax a year (updated to €42,000 as from 1st April 2024).

The Nomad Residence Permit in Malta is of particular interest as it is open to individuals from third countries, who would normally (but not necessarily) require a Visa to travel to Malta. To note is that to facilitate the process, third-country nationals who require a Visa to enter Malta, may apply for a Premium Visa offered by Identity Malta Agency, at an additional charge. Family members of applicants will also be considered.

As a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan country Malta is hosting an ever-growing nomad family. The island offers good weather, a safe environment, good quality accommodation venues, a vibrant nightlife and much more. The Internet infrastructure offers stable connection. Throughout the years government has created a thriving business ecosystem that has attracted many expats that are today Maltese residents, thus making the island of Malta an international location. Maltese are warm and generous, speak many languages, and will make you feel at home. In brief, Malta ticks many boxes for a digital nomad life.

If you want to migrate to Malta as a digital nomad, you will join a global community already present on the island. For more information and to seek assistance in applying for the Nomad Residence Permit in Malta, please contact Ms Charlene Sciberras on [email protected].

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Reviving a defunct company

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It is a known fact that in the past few years over ten thousand Maltese Limited Liability Companies have been struck off from the Malta Business Registry (MBR). The primary reason was typically the non-compliance with the Beneficial Ownership Regulation rules that came into force in 2018. The clampdown by the registry on companies that were not fully compliant led to a number of companies being struck off as per article 325 of the Companies Act.

A Maltese Limited Liability Company has a number of obligations to follow and duly inform the MBR on the record keeping of various board minutes, the filing of annual returns, the filing of Beneficial Owners (BO) declarations and the filing of accounts. There are also other requirements, such as record keeping of shareholder registers and the issuing of share certificates, list of directors, company minutes. These are to be physically stored in the registered address of the company and easily available for inspection.

Typically a company that has corporate shareholders in excess of 25% of their share capital is susceptible to be ready for such an inspection. This is an exercise which the MBR has to do periodically since the Registry is also a subject person and subject to various rules of compliance.

The case under review involves a company that has been struck off from the MBR for non-compliance of the Companies Act. The company was incorporated in 2015. The company had a corporate shareholder and subsequently failed to notify the MBR to submit the BO form since the new rules came into place in 2018. Consequently a notice was sent to the company’s registered address in 2020 to inform it that it was in breach of Regulation 8 of the Companies Act Regulation (Register of Beneficial Owners) and since the company failed to rectify it’s position, it was eventually struck off in 2021.

The client company came to Sciberras Advocates to request assistance and the procedure of Article 325(4) of the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) was used to restore the company. Through intermediaries, the company filed it’s BO Declaration, submitted pending annual returns, updated the accounts and paid the respective fines. After that, the MBR issued a no objection notice and in 2022 the company was restored.  Such notice was published on a local newspaper and the MBR website. In terms of the law, a company that has defunct and has been revived is considered to have continued in existence as if its name had not been struck off.

Speak to Sciberras Advocates should you require any assistance in keeping your company in good standing and in case the company has been struck off from the Registry for non-compliance. Sciberras Advocates can assist with any of above procedures.  

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Dr Adrian Sciberras, FCCA, MIA, CPA, LL.B. (Hons) (Melit.), M. Adv (Melit.), Advocate and Certified Public Accountant is the founder of Sciberras Advocates.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Malta, property, law: A complex scenario

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Property law is vast and complex and so are issues related to this sector. When one thinks about property law, the main thoughts go into buying or selling, renting or leasing, notary services, bank loans, condominium matters, Planning Authority permits, and so on.

Some communalities found in property transactions for people buying and selling real estate include problems with title, with access, with disclosures, and with enforcement. However, over and above these, within property law there is so much more. Property owners often encounter issues of spoliation (spoll), servitudes issues, constant noise pollution from neighbours, incorrect use of property – from residential to commercial, airspace rights, recovery of deposits related to property, dangerous demolitions and excavations next to residential properties, disputes between neighbours, landlords suing tenants, property boundaries, latent defects, depravation of the use of one’s property, and so on.

These scenarios have become very common in Malta as expected because of an increased population due to the influx of expatriates and new businesses, and the construction boom on the island. This construction boom is not only responsible for many blocks of apartments for housing, but also new commercial and entertainment buildings. Malta’s skyline has changed drastically over the years creating challenges for residents and property owners.

Sciberras Advocates holds extensive experience in real estate transactions and property related issues in Malta. It is advisable to get legal counsel from a property lawyer whenever concerns arise, not only because contracts and agreements are filled with legal jargon, but also because one would need to understand properly and know the rights one holds on to certain matters before they are escalated. Hiring a property lawyer today to review a promise of sale agreement can save you a lot of money in the future. This is the same as safeguarding yourself during legal proceedings and disputes in or out of court for any issues related to property such as the scenarios mentioned above. Our property lawyers will be able to consult you on the best way forward when it comes to matters related to property.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].

Case Study: Still Abroad – Embassy of Malta in Egypt refusal

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A success story for our client, a Third Country National of Egyptian nationality, wanted to submit an appeal on a Visa refusal from the decision taken by the Embassy of Malta in Egypt. Our client, assisted by Dr Adrian Sciberras of Sciberras Advocates and Dr Karl Cordina of Belgravia Advisory was issued an approval letter by Identity Malta Agency following an application dated 16 October 2020, requesting a residence permit for the purpose of employment in Malta with a local Maltese company.

Following this approval letter our client applied for a Visa to enter Malta. On the 17th of August the client received a letter of refusal by the Embassy of Malta in Egypt informing him that his application was refused on the following grounds: “The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not reliable”.

Our client had grounds for an appeal which we submitted to the Immigration Appeals Board for consideration on various grounds. Our groundwork included reviews of the rejection letter, focusing on discriminatory matters, setbacks for the applicant and for the prospective employer and other related matters.

For these reasons stated above and more, on behalf of our client, we requested the Immigration Appeals Board to re-consider the facts of the case. Following our submissions, evidence produced and considerations, the Board took a decision to accept the appeal on the condition that within two weeks from receipt of the decision, the prospective employer provides the Central Visa Unit with an affidavit in which he declares that the appellant’s services, being our client, are still required.

Sciberras Advocates can assist in appeals at the Immigration Appeals Board or written requests to Principal Immigration Officer to appeal, overturn bans and challenge removal orders. More information about immigration services can be found here: https://sciberras.legal/practice-areas/immigration-law/ or contact us directly to speak to one of our immigration lawyers.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.

Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].