Die Financial Action Task Force (FATF) setzt Malta wegen laufender schlampiger Verfahren zur Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche und anderer Mängel auf ihre graue Liste. Die FATF ist der weltweite Watchdog für Geldwäsche und Terrorismusfinanzierung (auf der Website der FATF zu finden)….

There are two new directives, first for the fast reaction mechanism aimed towards preventing VAT fraud. Second one is for the optional and temporary application of the reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of certain goods and services. Quick Reaction mechanism provides the legal basis to the countries that are members of the EU to integrate an emergency measure in they are in position to serious case of sudden and massive VAT fraud.