Changes to the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Regulations’) will become effective following the entry into force of Legal Notice 247 of 2020. This notice is being brought to the attention of all company officers and provides an overview of the regulatory changes being introduced. When submitting…
The Malta Business Registry would like to inform that it will be re-opening its offices to the public on the 1st of June. Clients are being advised that in order to visit the MBR’s premises one should be wearing adequate face protection (medical face masks or face shields). Kindly note that no one will be…
The Official Receiver is receiving applications from individuals interested in being appointed as Special Controllers to assist Companies facing financial difficulties. Individuals with 5 years proven experience in the administration of companies, or 2 years experience if they hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, are invited to apply by email sending a CV…
The forms and the regulations relating to the Register of Beneficial Owners of foundations and association have been amended pursuant to Legal Notices 24 and 25 of 2020. As from first (1st) May 2020, the public is hereby advised to use the new Forms, which are available on our website under the Foundations and Associations…
Kindly note that users may now search company information and purchase company documents without the need to subscribe for an account on the MBR Online System. The Company Search functionality can be found here:https://registry.mbr.mt/ROC/index.jsp#companySearch.do?action=companyDetails Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact us on support.mbr@mbr.mt
Kindly note that with effect from 27th June 2019, by virtue of L.N. 137 of 2019, the Registry of Companies Agency changed its name to Malta Business Registry and therefore all cheques are to be made payable to the Malta Business Registry or MBR.
Kindly note that with effect from 1st July 2019, any payments in relation to the Registry of Companies Agency (ROCA) which are erroneously deposited to the Malta Financial Services Authority’s (MFSA) bank account will no longer be accepted and will be returned by the MFSA to the originator net of any applicable bank charges. All…
Companies and other commercial partnerships registered in Malta prior to 1st January 2018 are required, in terms of regulation 8 of the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations, 2017, to set up their own register of beneficial owners by the end of June 2018. These companies are furthermore required to submit to the Registrar…
The attention of company directors and company practitioners is being drawn to the provisions of article 73 of the Companies Act which are applicable also to cases where an amount due by a company to shareholders or third parties, as loans or other credit amount, is capitalised through the allotment of new shares. As regards…
Attention is drawn to the recently issued Legal Notice regarding information on the beneficial ownership of commercial partnerships. The Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations, 2017 will come into force on 1st January 2018 and will implement the relevant provisions on beneficial ownership information of Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of…
