Senior Professional Officer in Grade 7 Senior Professional Officer in Grade 7 within the Legal and Enforcement Unit About the Malta Business Registry The Malta Business Registry, established under Subsidiary Legislation 595.27, is responsible for the registration of new commercial partnerships, the registration of documents related to commercial partnership, the issuing of certified documentation including certificates of good-standing amongst others, the reservation of company names, the collection of registration and other fees, the publication of notices and the imposition and collection of penalties. The Registry also conducts investigations of companies and the keeping of the company and partnership register. The Role The eventual appointee will be appointed at Senior Professional Officer level and will form part of a multidisciplinary team within the Legal and Enforcement Unit. The appointee will report to the Head and/or Deputy Head within the Legal and Enforcement Unit or to any other official to whom the Head/Deputy Head’s authority is delegated. Within this scope, the duties to be undertaken may include any of the following in accordance with the exigencies of the Legal and Enforcement function: Contribute towards the achievement of the Agency’s strategic and legal objectives; Represent the Registrar of Companies, tendering evidence and exhibiting documents during court cases; Liaise with the Agency’s in-house and/or outsourced Legal Procurators on a regular basis for the successful endeavour of all court cases; Be in charge of freezing orders; Draft notices for uploading on the Agency’s website; Provide legal advice in relation to any issue which arises in the day-to-day work of the Registry staff; Participate in the drafting and reviewing of legal documents, including applications, replies, judicial letters, warrants, contracts and MOUs; Provide timely, accurate and focused legal information to the Head of Legal; Be fully in charge of the enforcement of penalties of all legal persons relating to late/non-submission of statutory documents; Be in charge of other enforcement measures that need to be taken by the Agency from time to time; Liaise with the Agency’s Research Section on a regular basis, particularly on legal matters relating to the transposition of EU Directives and their implementation measures; Demonstrate a good understanding of Maltese and European legislation and provide the Agency with the required support regarding the interpretation of the assigned legal documentation; Participate in ensuring that the Agency meets its obligations in terms of local legislation, EU directives and corporate governance requirements; Attend meetings relating to EU transpositions, both locally and abroad; Draft and prepare Bills and Legal Notices and any other documentation ancillary thereto; Be familiar with Anti-Money Laundering legislation; Liaise with the Agency’s Compliance Unit on a regular basis, particularly on matters involving enforcement notices and other related legal issues; and Keep abreast with developments, policies and procedures issued by EU institutions, the Government of Malta, its authorities and entities as well as organisations and constituted bodies. Any other duties described above may change depending on the exigencies of the Legal and Enforcement Unit and/or the MBR. About You (i) Preference will be given to candidates who possess a University of Malta Degree in Legal (LL.D) or in Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) Law and Regulation or an equivalent academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 7 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC)* or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level AND three (3) years’ prior experience in a related area; OR (ii) Consideration will also be given to Candidates who possess a Legal or Legal Procurator Degree or an equivalent academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better AND four (4) years prior work experience in a related area; OR (iii) Candidates who possess at least eight (8) years’ prior experience in a related area. *It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on http://www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading. How to Apply Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application to careers.mbr@mbr.mt C.V and covering letter will be received by not later than Monday, 5th October 2026. The MBR will disregard any C.V.s and covering letters received after deadline. Candidates should assess and check before submitting their information whether they fulfil all the requirements as specified in this Vacancy notice, particularly in terms of qualifications and relevant professional experience. The MBR reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates. Data Protection The MBR shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. Appeal Procedure If a candidate considers that s/he has been adversely affected by a particular decision, s/he can lodge a complaint within one (1) month from the time the candidate is notified of the application/interview feedback, addressed to the MBR Chief Operations Officer, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun ZTN 2401. Submission of Information Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate’s appointment liable to termination. Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates. Jobsplus Public Call Permit Reference: 612/2026 Indefinite Flexible hours Hybrid Grade 7 Apply Now

Mergers Mergers Continuation of Companies in Malta The Continuation of Companies Regulations (Legal Notice 344 of 2002, as amended) provide the legal framework for the continuation of companies in Malta, both for foreign companies wishing to establish themselves in Malta and for Maltese companies looking to move their registration outside Malta. 1. Continuation of a Foreign Company in Malta Foreign companies incorporated or registered under the laws of an approved country may apply to the Registrar of Companies in Malta to continue their existence in Malta. The process involves submitting various documents including: A resolution authorizing the continuation, A revised constitutive document compliant with Malta’s requirements, A certificate of good standing from the foreign jurisdiction, A declaration of solvency from the company's directors, A list of directors and other officers of the company. Additionally, companies must comply with the declaration on beneficial owners (Form BO1) and a declaration of compliance by proposed directors (Form K1). Upon approval, the company is provisionally registered in Malta and must submit proof of ceasing to be registered in the foreign jurisdiction within six months. 2. Continuation of a Foreign Company Outside Malta A Maltese company may also request to continue under the laws of an approved foreign country. The company must publish its intent and allow creditors to raise objections. If no objections are raised, the Registrar will issue the necessary consent, and the company will be struck off the Maltese Register upon the continuation becoming effective in the new jurisdiction. Important Note : These regulations apply to companies wishing to move their registration to any approved country except those where the EU Mobility Directive of 2019 has been transposed. Cross-Border Transactions: Summary for Website 6.1 Cross-Border Divisions (CBD) Non-Applicability CBD Regulations do not apply when conditions under Regulation 4(5) are present. Procedure for Dividing Maltese Companies Filing with the Registrar : Includes the Draft Terms of CBD, a Declaration of Solvency, and a Notice to creditors and employees about the right to comment. Publication : A statement is published in the Gazette, on the Registrar’s website, and in a daily newspaper. General Meeting Approval : Requires an extraordinary resolution approved one month after publication. Pre-CBD Certificate : Application to the Registrar after one month from publication. Completion Certificate : Issued when recipient companies are registered and includes striking off the Maltese company from the register. 6.2 Cross-Border Conversions (CBC) Non-Applicability CBC Regulations are not applicable under conditions outlined in Regulation 4(4). Procedure for Companies Converting from Malta Filing with the Registrar : Includes the Draft Terms of CBC, Declaration of Solvency, and Notice to creditors and employees about the right to comment. Publication : Statements published in the Gazette, on the Registrar’s website, and in a daily newspaper. Pre-CBC Certificate : Issued after three months from publication. Striking-off : The company is struck off from the Maltese register once the conversion is complete. Procedure for Foreign Companies Converting to Malta Required Documents : Includes draft terms, pre-conversion certificate, declaration of solvency, and articles of association. Director’s Declarations : Includes compliance with company law and disqualification criteria. Certificate of Cross-Border Conversion : Issued once registration is complete, confirming the company's new status and authorization to commence business. 6.3 Cross-Border Mergers (CBM) Non-Applicability CBM Regulations are not applicable under conditions in Regulation 4(5). Procedure for Merging Maltese Companies Filing with the Registrar : Includes Common Draft Terms of CBM, Declaration of Solvency, and Notice to creditors and employees. Publication : Statements published in the Gazette, on the Registrar’s website, and in a daily newspaper. Pre-CBM Certificate : Application after one month from publication. Certificate of Completion : Issued when the merger is approved, with the resulting company’s registration and notification of the effective merger date. Striking-off : Maltese companies ceasing to exist due to the merger are struck off from the register. These procedures ensure that cross-border transactions, including divisions, conversions, and mergers, comply with local regulations and maintain transparency throughout the process. For more detailed information you may use this link . Advisory Committee Registrar / CEO Deputy Registrar / COO Registry Unit Compliance Unit Legal & Enforcement Unit Insolvency & Receirvership Service Unit Finanance & Admistration Unit Human Resources & Development Unit Information & Communication Technologies Unit Internation Affairs, Research & Communications Unit Money Laundering Reporting Officer Audit Committee Internal Audit Unit

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Contact Address: Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun ZTN 2401, Malta Telephone: (+356) 2258 2300 E-Mail: info.mbr@mbr.mt System Support ictsupport.mbr@mbr.mt Order of Copies/Certificates orders.mbr@mbr.mt Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 09:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 14:30 Friday: CLOSED Digital Receptionist Guidelines The Digital Receptionist or Answering Machine for the MBR (22582300) has been updated with the following settings: At the start of the call, Press 1 to continue in Maltese or Press 2 to continue in English. You will now have the following 5 options to choose from: Press 1 to order certificates or certified documents . You can also send an e-mail to orders.mbr@mbr.mt for assistance. Press 2 for assistance about company name reservation . Press 3 for assistance about the online system. You can also send an e-mail to ictsupport.mbr@mbr.mt . Press 4 if you need assistance from a desk officer that does not include the previous options. Press 5 for any other query or assistance. When selecting option 4, you will be asked to either Press 1 to talk a desk officer of a registered company (with a C number) or Press 0 for other types of commercial partnerships. If you pressed 1 in this part , dial the digits (C number) of the company and the system will pass you through to the desk officer responsible. The MBR Call Centre is open from Monday to Thursday from 8am to noon, and from 1pm to 4pm and on Fridays from 8am to noon. The Malta Tax & Customs Administration make use of the same opening hours for telephone calls and have a different telephone line, which is 144. Desk Officer Allocations ( Incorporations/Dissolutions/Shipping Companies ) This team will be handling the incorporation of new commercial partnerships and the vetting of documents in relation to dissolutions and liquidation accounts. Furthermore, this team will also be handling documents submitted by companies for registration in terms of the Merchant Shipping Regulations. For any queries kindly contact the team as follows: Incorporations incorporations@mbr.mt Shipping shipping@mbr.mt Dissolutions dissolutions@mbr.mt Desk Officer Allocations ( Ongoing ) The Ongoing team will be handling the vetting of documents which are required to be filed and registered under the Companies Act 1995. Click the following link to view Desk Officer Allocations. For any queries kindly contact the team as follows: Company Queries Contact the Desk Officer Urgent Matters ongoing@mbr.mt Group Filings (This email should only be used for the filing of same change/s in more than one company) groupfilings@mbr.mt Annual Filings for Companies Act – Limited Liability Companies (This email should be used only for queries on Annual Returns, Accounts and Annual BO confirmations) annualfilings@mbr.mt Desk Officer Allocations ( Ultimate Beneficiary Owners (BOs) and other Transactions ) This team will be handling vetting of documents regarding public limited companies, partnerships, SICAVs, overseas companies (branches), mergers, divisions and other transactions which are required to be filed and registered under the Companies Act 1995. Besides the above, this team will also be handling any queries regarding the Ultimate Beneficial Owners. For any queries kindly contact the team as follows: SV sicavs@mbr.mt OC branches@mbr.mt P partnerships@mbr.mt PCOMM partnerships@mbr.mt SE transactions@mbr.mt EEIG transactions@mbr.mt Other Transactions (Local Mergers and Cross-Border Mergers / Continued Out and Cross-Border Conversions Out / Local Divisions and Cross-Border Divisions) transactions@mbr.mt Quality Service Charter EN / MT Ongoing Allocations September 2026 .pdf Download PDF • 233KB Advisory Committee Registrar / CEO Deputy Registrar / COO Registry Unit Compliance Unit Legal & Enforcement Unit Insolvency & Receirvership Service Unit Finanance & Admistration Unit Human Resources & Development Unit Information & Communication Technologies Unit Internation Affairs, Research & Communications Unit Money Laundering Reporting Officer Audit Committee Internal Audit Unit

The Official Receiver The Insolvency and Receivership Service is headed by the Official Receiver, who is appointed by virtue of Article 9 of the Malta Business Registry (Establishment as an Agency) Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 595.27 of the Laws of Malta) and Article 225 of the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta). Persons authorised in writing in terms of Article 225(2) of the Companies Act may assist the Official Receiver in the discharge of any functions assigned to her. As the head of the Insolvency and Receivership Service, the Official Receiver also oversees the competent authority vested with the responsibility and authority to regulate the activities of insolvency practitioners and registered firms in Malta in terms of the Insolvency Practitioners Act (Chapter 632 of the Laws of Malta). Additionally, in terms of the Pre-Insolvency Act (Chapter 631 of the Laws of Malta), the Official Receiver is also in charge of developing and maintaining the essential early warning tools which are necessary to help failing businesses restructure their organisation back to commercial viability. Additionally, the Official Receiver, as Head of the competent authority at law, is in charge of developing and maintaining a comprehensive checklist for restructuring plans as well as practical guidelines on how the restructuring plan has to be drafted , in an attempt to make the restructuring alternative more widely available and cost-effective. She is also tasked with authorising insolvency practitioners to exercise this role by providing adequate training and maintaining a public register of Insolvency Practitioners and Registered Firms. The Insolvency and Receivership Service is currently based within the Malta Business Registry in Żejtun. Role & Functions of the Official Receiver The Official Receiver's role encompasses various tasks during the winding-up process of a company. As required, the Official Receiver may undertake any of the following tasks for multiple entities simultaneously: Serve as a provisional administrator; Supervise or monitor provisional administrators; Act as liquidator for a company; Manage the company’s affairs or administer its estate; Examine the company’s accounts and financial status; Liquidate the company’s assets; Investigate the actions of the directors; Represent the interests of the company’s creditors or contributories. Before being appointed as liquidator, the Official Receiver can also be designated to act as a provisional administrator by the Civil Court (Commercial Section) at any point after a winding-up application is presented but before a winding-up order is issued. In this capacity, the Official Receiver executes the functions related to the administration of the as specified by the court order. Once a winding-up order is issued, the Official Receiver's role shifts from provisional administrator to liquidator. As liquidator, the Official Receiver must: Notify the Registrar of Companies within 14 days of the appointment; Convene separate meetings of the company’s creditors and contributories to elect a new liquidator in her stead, if requested by at least one-fourth (in value) of the company’s creditors. Inform the court, creditors, and contributories within twelve weeks of the winding-up order about her intention to summon these meetings. In terms of Article 233(1) of the Companies Act, the Official Receiver invites company officers deemed necessary to attend the initial meetings of creditors and contributories, providing at least seven days' notice of the time and location of each meeting. If any officer fails to attend, the Official Receiver must report this to the court. Additionally, prior to the first meeting, the Official Receiver sends each creditor listed in the company’s statement of affairs, as well as anyone identified as a contributory, a summary of the company’s statement of affairs, including the reasons for its failure and any relevant comments. However, if this summary is not provided before the meeting, the proceedings will still remain valid. According to Article 226 of the Companies Act, when a court issues a winding-up order or appoints a provisional administrator, a statement of affairs is also submitted to the Official Receiver. This statement, formatted as required by the Official Receiver, should detail the company's assets, debts, liabilities, the names, addresses, and occupations of its creditors, the securities they hold, the dates these securities were issued, and any additional information requested by the Official Receiver. This statement must be verified by one or more current directors of the company or by other individuals specified in the same article, such as company officers, as deemed necessary by the Official Receiver. The Official Receiver has the discretion to release someone from any obligations imposed on them and can also modify the standard 21-day deadline for submitting the statement. In cases of a winding-up order, Article 227 of the Companies Act mandates that the Official Receiver, as soon as possible after receiving the statement of affairs or after the court order, conduct appropriate investigations and submit a preliminary report to the court. This report should include: The total issued and paid-up share capital and an estimated amount of assets and liabilities; The reasons for the company's failure; and An assessment of whether further inquiry is warranted regarding any aspects related to the company’s promotion, formation, or operational conduct. If the Official Receiver suspects fraud related to the company’s promotion, formation, or actions of its officers since inception, she may submit additional reports to inform the court of these matters. Article 260 of the Companies Act also empowers the Official Receiver to order examinations of the company’s promoters and officers. If a winding-up order has been issued and the Official Receiver suspects fraud by any individual in the company’s promotion or by an officer in connection with the company, she must request the court to summon that person or officer for examination regarding the company's promotion, formation or operational conduct. The Official Receiver will participate in these proceedings and may be supported by legal counsel. If an individual seeks to be discharged from any charges, it is up to the Official Receiver’s to bring relevant matters to the court's attention during the proceedings. Furthermore, under Article 218(5) and Article 294 of the Companies Act, the Official Receiver may even file an application for the winding up of a company that is already undergoing voluntary liquidation. The existence of a voluntary winding up does not prevent any creditor or contributory from seeking a court-ordered winding up. The Insolvency Register The Office of the Official Receiver has established and maintains an Insolvency Register which provides, free of charge, data to the general public. Users are granted access to useful information on insolvent companies in Malta. This register is also linked to the e-justice portal here in order to feed in information to users carrying in global searches in relation to insolvent companies. The Insolvency Register can be accessed here . Insolvency Practitioners One of the main functions assigned to the Insolvency and Receivership Service, as the competent authority, is that of authorising insolvency practitioners to exercise this role in terms of the Insolvency Practitioners Act ( Chapter 632 of the Laws of Malta) . The work of the insolvency practitioner is an essential part of the preventive restructuring framework, giving failing businesses a vital second chance at survival and providing them with tools which increase the efficiency of restructuring procedures, insolvency procedures and discharge of debt procedures. In order for practitioners to carry out the work of an insolvency practitioner, they need to be authorised in terms of law and the Insolvency and Receivership Service provides specialised training to this aim. After the interested practitioners have followed the mandatory training, the competent authority then determines whether the practitioner is, first and foremost, sufficiently competent to perform the required functions; and secondly whether he or she is fit and proper to carry out such functions. Apart from this accreditation, for a person to be eligible to take up the role of insolvency practitioner, he or she needs to be authorised to exercise the profession of an advocate, accountant or auditor, whether in Malta or in any other recognised jurisdiction. There are also some outright exclusions for the eligibility to practice as an insolvency practitioner in Malta (Art. 3 of the Insolvency Practitioners Act), and these include: i. Persons who are interdicted, incapacitated or is an undischarged bankrupt; ii. Anyone convicted of crimes affecting public trust, theft or fraud or of knowingly receiving property obtained through such crimes; iii. Minors who have not been emancipated; and iv. Persons subject to a disqualification order in terms of article 320 of the Companies Act. The Insolvency Practitioners Act also provides for firms to be registered as insolvency practitioners. In these cases, the responsibility for the performance of the functions of an insolvency practitioner will need to be undertaken by a physical person who is himself or herself authorised to act as an insolvency practitioner in his or her own name, and who would be registered as the principal of such registered firm. Upon assuming such responsibility, the principal becomes jointly and severally liable with the registered firm for any act or function carried out by the registered firm or its officers. The Insolvency and Receivership Service is also obliged by law to keep a public register of Insolvency Practitioners and registered firms (Art. 10 of the Insolvency Practitioners Act) . This register also includes information about insolvency practitioners whose authorisation has been suspended, revoked or withdrawn in full or in part, as well as information about practitioners and firms who are in default of their obligations in terms of law. This list can be accessed through the Business Restructuring platform of the Insolvency and Receivership Service within the Malta Business Registry here . There are hefty fines for breaching the professional duties in the exercise of the functions of an insolvency practitioner, and the punishment may also be in the form of imprisonment. Insolvency Tests and Self-Assessment There are two tests to determine whether a company is insolvent or not. These are the Liquidity Test and the Balance Sheet Test and are both outlined in Article 214 (5) of the Companies Act. These tests may be applied by the court independently of each other. For the purposes of dissolution and winding up a company needs to satisfy one of these two tests. In order to contemplate choosing the Company Recovery Procedure (Art. 329B of the Companies Act), it is enough for the company to be likely to fail any one of the tests in the near future. The Liquidity Test In terms of Article 214(5), if a debt due by the company has remained unsatisfied in whole or in part after 24 weeks from the enforcement of an executive title against the company by any executive act, then the company is deemed to be unable to pay its debts and would have consequently failed the liquidity test. This would be a ground for the court to order the dissolution of the company. The reasoning behind this test is that creditors need to be paid in a timely manner. Therefore, a company may be deemed insolvent even if it has assets, such as immovable property, but no liquidity. The Balance Sheet Test Moreover, if it is proved to the satisfaction of the Court that the company is unable to pay its debts, account being taken also of contingent and prospective liabilities of the company, then the company shall also be deemed unable to pay its debts. A prerequisite for the court to be able to apply this test is that the company’s financial statements would have to be updated regularly. If the company fails to present financial statements, a matter which combined with other considerations may bring about personal liability of the directors as well as penalties in terms of the Companies Act, then the court would be unable to apply the Balance Sheet Test. Self-Assessment Constant efforts are being made to enable local laws to be effectively used as tools to enhance business development and to give a second chance to companies facing the likelihood of insolvency. These tools, when effectively and efficiently used, can be a lifeline to an enterprise going through a rough patch. In fact, as a direct result of the implementation into Maltese law of Directive (EU) 2019/1023 on preventive restructuring frameworks, discharge of debt and disqualifications, and on measures to increase the efficiency of procedures concerning restructuring, insolvency and discharge of debt, the Insolvency and Receivership Service has introduced the notion of early warning tools , which take the form of alert mechanisms , specifically put in place to warn debtors of the urgent need to take action. The earlier a debtor can detect its financial difficulties and can take appropriate action, the higher the probability of avoiding an impending insolvency . Therefore, as part of these early warning tools, the Insolvency and Receivership Service has developed a platform whereby companies can engage in a confidential self-assessment exercise of their position in order to ascertain the viability or otherwise of continuing to trade. Such a tool will hopefully be able to flag the adverse situation to the company itself, and therefore indicate that immediate action should be taken to address the situation. Naturally, early warning tools are just some of the many instruments which businesses should use in an attempt to gauge whether they are viable and profitable. When faced with such circumstances where the directors have reasonable cause to believe that a company is, or is likely to be, unable to pay its debts , it should always resort to the expert guidance of professionals, specifically insolvency practitioners, to assess the financial situation of the entity on a case-by-case basis in more detail. However, these early warning tools can at least act as an eye opener for debtors, highlighting to them the urgent need to take stock of the situation and implement the necessary changes. The self-assessment exercise and a comprehensive list of Insolvency Practitioners authorised to act in Malta can be accessed through the Business Restructuring platform of the Insolvency and Receivership Service within the Malta Business Registry here . Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or any other advice. Please be directed to seek appropriate advice from accredited professionals. Do not hesitate to contact the Insolvency and Receivership Service for further information if necessary or for any clarification. 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FOI Last Updated on April 9, 2024 Government Agency Malta Business Registry (“MBR”) Description of the agency’s structure The MBR is headed by the Registrar of Companies who performs all the functions and duties of the Chief Executive Officer as stipulated in the Public Administration Act. He is also vested with the legal and judicial representation. The Deputy Registrar is appointed to aid the Registrar of Companies in the execution of his duties. The MBR organisational structure consists of the Executive Committee, Board of Management and the following Departments: – Registry of Commercial Partnerships – Legal and Enforcement Unit – Compliance Unit – Human Resources and Development Unit – Finance and Administration Unit – Information and Communications Technology Unit – International Affairs, Research and Communications Unit – Office of the Official Receiver Description of the department/directorate/entity’s functions and responsibilities The MBR, established under Subsidiary Legislation 595.27, is a government agency tasked to with all the duties and functions pertaining to the Registrar of commercial partnerships under the Companies Act. This entails the registration of new commercial partnerships and other legal entities, the issuing of certified documentation from the register and the general upkeep and maintenance of the register, ensuring that the information is up to date. The MBR is headed by the Registrar of Companies who is also in charge of the register of beneficial owners of commercial partnerships and of maintaining the register of beneficial owners of legal persons (namely Foundations and Associations) in terms of the Civil Code (Second Schedule) and unregistered associations. In addition to this, the MBR is tasked to carry out all additional duties imposed on the Registrar of Companies in accordance with Article 401 of the Companies Act and all functions of pertaining to the Registrar of Legal Persons in terms of the Civil Code (Second Schedule). General description of the categories of documents the department/directorate/entity holds (including exempt documents) The Agency holds documents falling under the following main categories: 1) Website maintained by the Registrar of Companies on all commercial partnerships registered in Malta including basic information, annual returns and annual accounts, all notifications and publications required by law; 2) All information on the website mentioned in (1) are kept also as hard copy; 3) Supporting documents requested by the Registrar in relation to commercial partnerships; 4) Register on beneficial owners of commercial partnerships; 5) Reports on the findings of MBR representatives during on-site inspections carried out at the offices of CSP’s; 6) Internal policies; 7) Published policies and notices; 8) Memoranda of Understanding and related exchange of information documents 9) Copies of agreements entered into by MBR with third parties; Dossiers related to procurement; 10) Human Resources documents; 11) Staff Self-Development scheme files; 12) Health and Safety documents; 13) Legislation (Local and EU); 14) Project Proposals and Implementation Reports; 15) Submission of EU surveys; 16) Court judgement decrees and notification by courts; 17) Court summons; 18) Statistics; 19) Internal notices and communications issued Note: Some of the information listed above is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (Cap. 496). Description of all manuals and similar types of documents which contain policies, principles, rules or guidelines in accordance with which decisions or recommendations are made in respect of members of the public (including bodies corporate and employees of the public authority in their personal capacity) – Staff Handbook – Standard Operating Procedures – Maltese and EU Legislations – Public Procurement Regulations Note: As regards Documents filed in accordance with the Companies Act, it is notified that these documents are already available for public scrutiny. Statement of the information that needs to be available to members of the public who wish to obtain access to official documents from the public authority, which statement shall include particulars of the officer or officers to whom requests for such access should be sent The FOI officer of the MBR may be contacted by e-mail on foi.mbr@mbr.mt or by telephone 22582300 FOI Requests may be submitted by e-mail to foi.mbr@mbr.mt or through the FOI Portal www.foi.gov.mt via the e-ID or through the online form. Details of Internal Complaints Procedure An applicant whose request for information is refused, or who is otherwise not satisfied with the information provided, its format or the extension of the deadline for the submission of the notification indicating whether a request would be met or not, may address a complaint to the MBR’s FOI Officer. The complaint should be addressed to FOI Officer of the MBR who shall bring the complaint to the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management. The latter shall reply to the applicant within 10 working days from the receipt of the complaint. The applicant shall also be informed that he or she may appeal the decision or otherwise address a complaint to the Information and Data Protection Commissioner in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Cap. 496 of the Laws of Malta). The officer responsible shall inform the applicant of the decision taken with respect to his or her complaint, and in the event of confirmation of a decision not to release the pertinent information, shall explain the reasons thereof. Whenever the applicant’s complaint is related to the format of the information provided or to an extension of the deadline for the submission of the notification indicating whether a request would be met or not by the Authority, and the original decision is upheld, the applicant shall be given an explanation as to why his or her complaint cannot be positively addressed. An applicant may also make use of the Internal Complaints Procedure to report failure to meet deadlines or to send notifications. Other Information Complaints may be submitted by e-mail to foi.mbr@mbr.mt or through the FOI Portal www.foi.gov.mt via the e-ID or through the online form. Accepted payment modalities: cash, cheques or credit cards. 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Careers The Malta Business Registry (MBR) offers great career opportunities in various disciplines, including accountancy, legal, finance, compliance, internal audit, tax, information technology and management. The posts can be at supporting clerical and administrative entry levels, or at graduate and professional level, in accordance with the MBR’s requirements. In this regard, the MBR gives also high value to relevant experience. Apprenticeships & Internships You can view more information here . Our Values: MBR’s employees exercise any power vested by law to deliver the best possible service to its clients, expeditiously and impartially. MBR’s employees provide objective and professional advice on matters within their respective competence. Through their conduct, staff contribute to making the workplace one which recognises talent, develop skills and abilities, reward performance, upholds integrity and foster equality. Benefits: Posts within the MBR are challenging, stimulating and rewarding. The MBR offers appealing overall packages as follows: Competitive salaries based on a performance-related pay system Financial assistance and in time to pursue self-development opportunities at specialised Diploma, Graduate and Post-Graduate levels Career advancement based on meritocracy Continuous Professional Development and Qualification Allowances Other MBR’s Benefits: High value to employees, working ethics, motivation and job-satisfaction Family-friendly measures, including reduced-hours’ working schedules, teleworking, flexitime, parental special leave and child-minding facilities Continuous on-the-job training, team-building activities and various opportunities of locally organised seminars and training events Overseas training and exposure Equality measures Excellent office working environment Health insurance for staff and their dependents Death in service benefit Recognition to long-service Social events organised periodically by the Social Committee. The Malta Business Registry is currently looking to grow its team to achieve a new level of excellence. Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application to careers.mbr@mbr.mt Advisory Committee Registrar / CEO Deputy Registrar / COO Registry Unit Compliance Unit Legal & Enforcement Unit Insolvency & Receirvership Service Unit Finanance & Admistration Unit Human Resources & Development Unit Information & Communication Technologies Unit Internation Affairs, Research & Communications Unit Money Laundering Reporting Officer Audit Committee Internal Audit Unit

Change in Company Details Company Changes Alterations to the Memorandum and Articles of Association Memorandum of Association: Key Details Indicates whether the company is public or private. Lists the names, identification, and nationality of the subscribers, along with the company's name, registered office, and e-mail address. Specifies the company's objectives, share capital, and the rights attached to different share classes. Details of the directors and company secretary, and any fixed company duration. For public companies, additional details such as formation costs and advantages granted during formation are required. If the company’s articles are not registered, the model articles in the Companies Act apply. Changes to the memorandum require an extraordinary resolution and must be submitted to the Registrar for registration. Change in Company Name Requires a shareholders’ resolution and an updated Memorandum and Articles of Association. Before changing the name, it's recommended to reserve the new name for up to three months. A EUR 50 fee applies for submitting name change documents. Changing Company Status A private company can change to a public company or vice versa, subject to specific shareholder resolutions, updated documents, and registration fees (EUR 150). If changing to a public company, financial statements and a report from auditors are required. In case of a change from public to private, dissenting members may request share redemption. Change of Currency Share capital and reserves can be converted to a different presentation currency, but care must be taken to ensure compliance with the minimum required capital under Maltese law. Detailed conversion methods must be provided in the company’s first annual accounts. Most Common Changes in Company Structure Increase in Share Capital To increase authorized or issued share capital, submit a shareholders’ resolution and updated Memorandum and Articles. For non-cash allotments, an expert’s report is required detailing the assets and valuation methods used. Documents must be submitted to the Registrar with due diligence, and failure to file on time may incur penalties. Changes in Directors, Company Secretary, or Representation Changes in directors or company secretary require the completion of Form K. Public companies must have at least two directors, while private companies need at least one. A company secretary is mandatory, who can be an individual or a company service provider. Change in Registered Office of a Company To update the registered office of a company, a return (Form Q) must be filed with the Registrar of Companies. The registered office must be in Malta, and the return should be signed by a director or the company secretary. A consent letter from the owner of the new registered address is also required. Failure to submit the return on time will result in penalties for company officers, with additional penalties for each day the default continues. Transfer or Transmission of Shares When shares are transferred or transmitted due to death (causa mortis), the company must submit a notice to the Registrar of Companies within 14 days for transfers and 1 month for transmissions, detailing the transferees' or entitled persons' names, identification numbers, and addresses. For public companies with shares listed on regulated markets, the submission deadline is extended to 90 days. The Registrar will require evidence that the transfer has been notified to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue (MTCA), and Form T must be accompanied by due diligence documents and, if applicable, a form BO2. Late submissions will incur penalties for company officers, with additional penalties for each day the default continues. For more detailed information you may use this link . Advisory Committee Registrar / CEO Deputy Registrar / COO Registry Unit Compliance Unit Legal & Enforcement Unit Insolvency & Receirvership Service Unit Finanance & Admistration Unit Human Resources & Development Unit Information & Communication Technologies Unit Internation Affairs, Research & Communications Unit Money Laundering Reporting Officer Audit Committee Internal Audit Unit