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PROFILE
Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti is a Maltese advocate and qualified notary. He holds a doctoral degree in European Corporate Tax Law and has received instruction in law and taxation at the University of Malta. He also holds a masters degree in International Economic Law from the Law School of the University of Warwick, England, where he graduated with distinction. Dr Chetcuti acts as legal counsel to foreign high net worth individuals using Malta as a tax efficient base and residence in the Euro-Mediterranean area. The firm provides legal, corporate and commercial advisory services to a considerable number of Maltese and foreign businesses and individuals. We have a deep understanding of corporate, financial and business matters and have acted as counsel in the most complex commercial transactions. Doctoral Thesis: "The Tax Arbitration Convention (90/436/EEC) and its contribution to corporate tax harmonisation in the European Union." Masters Dissertation: "The Proposed Taxation of Savings Income Directive in the context of international initiatives on harmful tax competition." LEGAL SERVICES Dr Chetcuti is the co-founding partner of the prestigious law firm Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates based in financial capital, Valletta, through which he provides a wide range of legal, tax, fiduciary and corporate management services. For a list of legal services provided by Dr Chetcuti's legal office, please click here. LECTURESHIPS & SEMINARS Dr Chetcuti has lectured in International Tax and Corporate Law at various international fora and academic institutions. PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENTS Jean-Philippe has been involved the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners for a number of years and has served on a number of committees. The Committee for Tax and Non-Regulated Business deals with and discusses all issues of an operational or fiscal nature which arise with respect to non-regulated business. This involves ongoing liaison with the respective authorities as well as keeping up with fiscal developments and their implications for the industry. The Trusts Committee is responsible for the development of the trusts services industry in Malta and the education of members of the IFSP in that area. It also prepares publications on relevant materials. JP has formed part of the Tax on Trusts task group focuses on the rules of taxation of trusts and their development and educates members in that field. The Tax on Trusts Task Group received the mandate to present and discuss proposals to the VAT and Inland Revenue departments during the important months of the drafting and implementation of Malta's Trusts & Trustees Act 2004. Jean-Philippe currently serves on the IFSP's Council and as an executive member of the Malta branch of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). LANGUAGES Maltese, English, Italian, French. MEMBERSHIPS Dr Chetcuti is a member of the following professional associations and institutions: it
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Chamber of Advocates,
Valletta, Malta