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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Malta

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Key contacts
Tax Partner: Dr. Rosanne Bonnici
Quick facts
Number of advisers

9

Network memberships

Terralex, EuroCollectNet

Languages

Maltese, English, Italian

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Private client
Tax
Tax controversy
Transfer pricing
Firm overview

Established in 1891, Fenech & Fenech Advocates is a multi-disciplinary full service law firm with a predominantly international clientele providing tailored, value driven legal services across a wide range of practice areas, ranging from M&A to financial services, FinTech, tax, TMT law, IP law and maritime law, among others. The firm's Tax & Immigration Law team is the recognised leading tax law practice in Malta, advising on direct and indirect tax, personal tax and immigration issues.  The firm's inhouse corporate services group, the Fenlex Group, includes a team of experienced tax accountants, which team provides tax advisory, payroll and tax/VAT compliance services to a diverse range of clients.  

The organisation provides the full suite of tax services, including the following:

  • Corporate tax advisory services
  • Corporate and individual tax compliance services
  • Tax controversy / dispute resolution
  • Indirect taxes (including VAT, customs and excise)
  • Employment tax and payroll services (including reward design, mobility process management and planning, as well as immigration services)
  • Capital tax advisory (including stamp duty)
  • Advisory services to businesses (including succession planning)
  • Corporate administration services 
Key practice areas

Corporate tax matters

  • Cross-border project management
  • Restructuring
  • Cost-sharing arrangements
  • APAs
  • Transactions
  • M&A
  • Environmental
  • Financial services
  • Corporate taxes
  • Technology
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Value chains

Dispute resolution

  • Dispute resolution
  • Pre-litigation
  • MAPs/ADRs
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Controversy management
  • State aid

Tax advisory

  • Tax consulting
  • International tax advisory
  • US Inbound
  • US Outbound

Indirect tax

  • VAT
  • GST
  • Customs
  • Supply chains
Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Asset Finance
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Blockchain
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Fintech
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Oil & Gas
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Pharma and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Social infrastructure
  • Tech and telecoms
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Utilities
  • Yachting
ITR Malta Correspondent
Address:
198, Old Bakery Street
Valletta VLT1455
Tel:+356 21 241232 Fax:00356 25990640 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.fenechlaw.com
2026 Edition
General corporate tax
Tier 2
12 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Deloitte
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EY
6 practice areas
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KPMG
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PwC
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Tier 2

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
2 practice areas
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Fenech & Fenech Advocates
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TMF Group
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WH Partners
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Tier 3

Camilleri Preziosi
3 practice areas
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Ganado Advocates
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Gauci-Maistre Xynou (Legal | Assurance)
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Grant Thornton
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Private client
Tier 1
5 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
2 practice areas
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Deloitte
7 practice areas
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Fenech & Fenech Advocates
5 practice areas
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TMF Group
5 practice areas
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Tier 2

Camilleri Preziosi
3 practice areas
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Tax controversy
Tier 1
4 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Deloitte
7 practice areas
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Fenech & Fenech Advocates
5 practice areas
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Tier 2

EY
6 practice areas
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TMF Group
5 practice areas
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Transfer pricing
Tier 2
3 firms ranked
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Tier 2

Fenech & Fenech Advocates
5 practice areas
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Other notable

Deloitte
7 practice areas
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TMF Group
5 practice areas
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Overview

Fenech & Fenech Advocates’ Tax & Immigration Law Department is Malta’s oldest and most experienced in-house tax law team, offering comprehensive services across income tax, VAT, stamp duty, transfer pricing, and immigration. The firm advises international corporate and private clients, including HNWIs and listed companies, on structuring, compliance, and disputes. It has grown significantly, with expertise in private client work, tax litigation, and transfer pricing. Led by renowned partner Dr. Rosanne Bonnici, the team plays a key role in shaping Malta’s tax policy and legislation.  

During the research period, the tax team has advised multiple clients on tax matters all of which are confidential. 

Client Feedback 

“Fenech & Fenech Advocates cover the full scope of legal fields which need to be combined in a highly complex project. “ 

Linked Reviews
Tax

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has provided full legal services in Malta since 1981. It assists its clients in various legal and compliance work. Rosanne Bonnici is the partner leading the tax team. In addition, it has experience advising international companies on direct and indirect tax matters and immigration work such as tax residence and domiciliation.

During the research period, the tax team has advised on Cross border intra-group restructuring of an MNE active in gaming, all of which are confidential.

Client feedback

“High technical knowledge.”

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