Mandatory submission of various forms as from 1st September 2025

The Malta Business Registry (MBR) hereby informs the general public that starting from September 1, 2025, various notifications are to be submitted only through the MBR’s online system, BAROS (Business Automation Registry Online System).

The notifications that are to be submitted only through the BAROS are the following:

• Expert’s Report in terms of Sec. 73(6) of the Companies Act – Non-cash consideration report.

• Form F (1) – Notice of the removal of an auditor,

• Form F (2) – Notification by partnership/company of the resignation of an auditor,

• Form F (3) – Notice of appointment of auditor/s pursuant to Article 151 (9)/ Article 66 (3),

• Form R – Notice of accounting reference date,

• Form R (1) – Notice of alteration of the accounting reference period,

• Form T (1) – Notice of redemption of preference shares,

• Form T (2) – Notice of pledge of securities,

• Form T (3) – Notice of termination of a pledge of securities,

• Form S – Declaration of compliance with Article (110 (4)) relating to financial assistance given by a private company for the purchase of its own or its parent company’s shares,

• Form Q – Notification of change in registered office of a company,

  
  

Furthermore, any changes in the details of an individual involved in the Companies Register (Change Person Details) shall also be submitted only through the BAROS.

This transition highlights MBR’s persistent dedication to evolving into a fully paperless agency, building on earlier efforts. The initiative is designed to enhance processing efficiency while fostering a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach.

Dr. Geraldine Spiteri Lucas, CEO and Registrar of MBR, emphasized that the success of BAROS has underscored the industry’s need for continued digital transformation to benefit practitioners, clients, and the sector. Such step follows extensive discussions with stakeholders and practitioners who played a crucial part in the transition process.

These initiatives are set to streamline processes, eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, and compliment other projects headed by the MBR to ultimately offer holistic services” explained Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas.

Detailed instructions and support resources can be found on the following link

In addition to this, the MBR will also deliver a training session in August 2025. Further details will follow soon.