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Government Notices published in Government Gazette No. 21,458 of 24th June 2025

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No. 946

ACTING PRIME MINISTER

IT is notified for general information that, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of Malta has directed that the Hon. Owen Bonnici, BA, LLD, MP, Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, and later, the Hon. Ian Borg, LLB, Dip. Not. Pub., LLD, MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, assume the additional duties of Prime Minister, on Tuesday, 24th June, 2025, during the absence from Malta of the Hon. Robert Abela, KUOM, BA, LLD, Adv. Trib. Melit., MP.

23 June 2025

No. 947

PUBLICATION OF BILL IN SUPPLEMENT

IT is notified for general information that the following Bill is published in the Supplement to this Gazette:

Bill No. 136 entitled the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025.

24th June 2025

No. 948

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHED IN THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

IT is notified for general information that the following Legal Notices were published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 21,457 of 20th June, 2025 (Legal Notices 107 to 108).

L.N. 107 of 2025: Public Administration Act (Cap. 595); Victim Support Agency (Establishment) (Amendment) Order, 2025.

L.N. 108 of 2025: Supplies and Services Act (Cap. 117); Simplifying Terms and Conditions of Transfers of Defence-Related Products (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.

24 June 2025

No. 949

MALTESE SIGN LANGUAGE RECOGNITION ACT, 2016 (CAP. 556)

Maltese Sign Language Council

IT is hereby notified for general infomation that in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 9 (1) of the Maltese Sign Language Recognition Act, the Minister for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector has approved the appointment of the Maltese Sign Language Council for another term. These appointments are valid for three years from the 15th June, 2025.

Chairperson

Ms Annabelle Xerri

Vice Chairperson

Mr Christopher Ripard

Members

Ms Rita Portelli

Mr Loran Ripard Xuereb

Ms Dorianne Callus

20 June 2025

No. 950

LOCAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Executive Secretary of that Local Council with effect from the 16th June, 2025.

Local CouncilExecutive Secretary

Birkirkara                   Christine Jo Mansueto

24 June 2025

No. 951

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING DIRECTOR GENERAL (COMMERCE)

THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects has approved the following Acting Appointment:

NAME
POSTDEPARTMENTDATE
Mr Brian MontebelloDirector GeneralCommerce23.6.2025 - 26.6.2025
24 June 2025

No. 952

ACTING APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has approved the following acting appointments:

NAME
POSTDIVISIONDATE
Mr Clarence PaceActing Superintendant of Public HealthHealth24.6.2025 - 26.6.2025
Dr Anthony GattActing Superintendant of Public Health  Health27.6.2025 - 1.7.2025
24 June 2025

No. 953

HONORARY CONSUL OF MALTA IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Government of Malta has appointed Mrs Regina Stella Jacinto Barrientos as Honorary Consul of Malta in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.

​The Honorary Consulate is situated at:

10th Floor, 8 Rockwell,

Hidalgo corner Plaza Drives

Rockwell Center

Makati City 1210

Metropolitan Manila

Philippines

Telephone number: +63 919 914 9212

Email: (maltaconsul-manila@gov.mt)

24 June 2025

No. 954

HONORARY CONSUL OF MALTA IN BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Government of Malta has appointed Mr Jan Svoboda as Honorary Consul of Malta in Bratislava, the Slovak Republic.

The Honorary Consulate is situated at:

Rybarska brana 8

811 01 Bratislava

Slovakia

Telephone number: +421 905 807 100

Email: (maltaconsul-bratislava@gov.mt)

24 June 2025

No. 955

NOTARIAL PROFESSION AND NOTARIAL ARCHIVES ACT (CAP. 55)

It is hereby notified that in virtue of article 10B(1) of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, Notary Doctor Veronica Mizzi Young changed her surname from Mizzi Young to Young, and therefore her name and surname now read Veronica Young.

DR KEITH FRANCIS GERMAN

Chief Notary to Government

24 June 2025

No. 956

NOTARIAL PROFESSION AND NOTARIAL ARCHIVES ACT (CAP. 55)

Warrants of Notary Public 2025

It is notified that with reference to Government Notice No. 934 published in the Government Gazzette No. 21,457 of the 20th June, 2025, the name of one of the persons appointed Notary Public by Warrant of the President of Malta was published as Maria Stephania Attard when in fact her name is Stephania Maria Attard.

DR KEITH FRANCIS GERMAN

Chief Notary to Government

24 June 2025

No. 957

ACQUISITION OF LAND

PROCLAMATION by the LANDS AUTHORITY

Whereas by the provisions of section 71 in accordance with the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta, the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority can for public purposes, declare that the land is subject to clearance rights or subsoil rights.

And whereas it is required that the property mentioned in this schedule is declared subject to subsoil rights.

Now, therefore, I, by means of the powers of section 71 of the mentioned Act, hereby declare that the property mentioned in this schedule is subject to subsoil rights.

Schedule

​Land in Mellieħa:

The mentioned subsoil rights consisting in the digging of a trench about 33 metres long, 70 metres deep and 3 metres wide and laying of services for an indefinite period, which field is situated at Triq Dun Franġisk Sciberras, bounded on the North, on the South and East by properties of variousowners or more precise boundaries.

The above-mentioned land is shown marked with the colour red on plan P.D. 2025_0276, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

19 June 2025

No. 958

TERMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL LEASE

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

I hereby declare that the undermentioned land, which is Government property, is required for a public purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta.

Description of the Land

The following land in IklinA plot of land measuring about 1,720 square metres, bounded on the South and North by a public road and on the East by property of the Joint Office and is registered in the records of the Authority as Tenement number J56246.

The abovementioned land in Triq Pawlu Grech is being terminated in connection with a recreational project.

The abovementioned land is shown marked with the colour blue on plan P.D. 2025_0569, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo, LLD

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

19 June 2025

No. 959

TERMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL LEASE

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

I hereby declare that the undermentioned land, which is Government property, is required for a public purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta.

​Description of the Land

The following land in Marsaskala

A plot of land measuring about 961 square metres, bounded on the North, on the South and  West by Government property and is registered in the records of the Authority as Tenement number J63344.

The abovementioned land in Nwadar Park is being terminated in connection with a recreational project.

The abovementioned land is shown marked with the colour blue on plan P.D. 2016_1200_1, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo, LLD

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

19 June 2025

No. 960

MINISTRY FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND ANIMAL RIGHTS

Lifting of Restrictions following Containment of Newcastle Disease

WITH reference to Government Notice No. 858: Notice of the Restrictions in Effect due to Newcastle Disease, published in the Government Gazette dated 3rd June, 2025, the notice established a Protection Zone and introduced specific disease control measures in response to an outbreak of Newcastle disease.

Following the containment of the outbreak and absence of any further reported cases of Newcastle disease on any establishment, the Veterinary Regulation Directorate, hereby notifies that the restrictions imposed on the 22nd  May, 2025, which designated the entire territory of Malta and Gozo as a Protection Zone, shall be lifted.

In accordance with Article 39(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 of 17th December, 2019, supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases, measures in the protection zone must remain in place for a minimum period of 21 days after preliminary cleaning and disinfection of affected establishments.

Therefore, the prohibitions outlined in the Government Gazette of 3rd June were lifted as from 16th June, 2025.

However, the following restrictions will remain in force until further notice: 

1. A restricted health mark must be applied on chicken carcasses intended for local consumption;

2. Surveillance shall be maintained through frequent inspections of high-risk poultry farms;

3. Vaccination of both broilers and layers remains mandatory;

4. Movement of pigeons outside the Maltese territory for racing purposes is prohibited;

​5. No movement of birds to EU countries may take place unless accompanied by a written declaration from the competent authority of the receiving country confirming that it has no objection to the entry of such birds;

6. No show or fairs involving birds shall take place.

In the event that a new case of Newcastle disease is found, the Protection Zone will be re-established and the restrictive measures reinstated.

The obligation for the vaccination of broilers and layers shall remain in force until further notice.

24 June 2025

No. 961

AGENCY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MALTA

Completion of Road Formation and Traffic and Parking Suspension

In virtue of Article eighteen (18) of Legal Notice 291 of 2018, the Agency for Infrastructure Malta hereby gives official notice of its intention to complete the formation of:

Triq Tabib Gregorio Mifsud and Triq Mons Ġużeppi De Piro, Qrendi (indicated on site plan on page 8353).

Any person who is obliged by law to form said road (including by acquiring land necessary for the same formation) has fifteen (15) days from the date of the publication of this notice within which to comply with his obligations at law. In default, the Agency for Infrastructure Malta shall itself proceed with the formation of this road in accordance with its powers at law and at the expense of those persons whose obligation it is to form the road.

The Agency for Infrastructure Malta notifies that between 1st July, 2025 and 28th December, 2025, it will be starting roads works in Triq Tabib Gregorio Mifsud and Triq Mons Ġużeppi De Piro, Qrendi. Vehicular access and on-street parking in this road may be restricted during certain works. 'No parking' signs authorised by Transport Malta will be affixed on site before such parking restrictions come in force.

Vehicles found in contravention to the order of this notice and to the related 'no parking' signs on site are liable to be towed.

Further assistance or information may be obtained by email to (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).

24 June 2025

No. 969

Malta Business Registry Explanatory Notes

Introduction


Summary and background

​Aims & Objectives of the Legislation

These Explanatory Notes refer to the amendments which are to be carried out to the Companies Act, (hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act") via the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the “amending Act). The aims and objectives of these amendments are:

- to streamline requirements to reflect the needs of the financial industry;

- to improve the communication requirements between the Registrar and the commercial partnerships through the upkeep of a proper electronic mail address;

- to include in the Minister's legislative powers, the faculty to provide for regulations in relation to the registered office of commercial partnerships and formation of limited liability companies intended to operate in specific economic sectors.

Overview of the structure of the instrument

This amending Act consists of 61 amending articles concerning the following:

- Article 1 – short title and commencement;

- Article 2 – amendment of article 2 of the principal Act;

- Article 3 – amendment of article 19 of the principal Act;

- Article 4 – amendment of article 21 of the principal Act;

- Article 5 – amendment of article 52 of the principal Act;

- Article 6 – amendment of article 69 of the principal Act;

- Article 7 – amendment of article 73 of the principal Act;

- Article 8 – amendment of article 79 of the principal Act;

- Article 9 – amendment of article 84 of the principal Act;

- Article 10 – amendment of article 84E of the principal Act;

- Article 11 – amendment of article 94 of the principal Act;

- Article 12 – amendment of article 107 of the principal Act;

- Article 13 – addition of new article 117A to the principal Act;

- Article 14 – amendment of article 122 of the principal Act;

- Article 15 – amendment of article 146 of the principal Act;

- Article 16 – amendment of article 154 of the principal Act;

- Article 17 – amendment of article 163 of the principal Act;

- Article 18 – amendment of article 167 of the principal Act;

- Article 19 – amendment of article 171 of the principal Act;

- Article 20 – amendment of article 172 of the principal Act;

- Article 21 – amendment of article 176 of the principal Act;

- Article 22 – amendment of article 177 of the principal Act;

- Article 23 - amendment of article 178 of the principal Act;

- Article 24 - amendment of article 179 of the principal Act;

- Article 25 - amendment of article 183 of the principal Act;

- Article 26 - amendment of article 185 of the principal Act;

- Article 27 - amendment of article 191 of the principal Act;

- Article 28 - amendment of article 193 of the principal Act;

- Article 29 - amendment of article 197 of the principal Act;

- Article 30 - substitution of article 211 of the principal Act;

- Article 31 - amendment of article 213 of the principal Act;

- Article 32 – addition of new article 214A to the principal Act;

- Article 33 - amendment of article 268 of the principal Act;

- Article 34 - amendment of article 306 of the principal Act;

- Article 35 - amendment of article 307 of the principal Act;

- Article 36 - amendment of article 308 of the principal Act;

- Article 37 - amendment of article 309 of the principal Act;

- Article 38 - amendment of article 311 of the principal Act;

- Article 39 - amendment of article 313 of the principal Act;

- Article 40 - amendment of article 314 of the principal Act;

- Article 41 - amendment of article 315 of the principal Act;

- Article 42 - amendment of article 317 of the principal Act;

- Article 43 - amendment of article 320 of the principal Act;

- Article 44 - amendment of article 322 of the principal Act;

- Article 45 - amendment of article 325 of the principal Act;

- Article 46 – amendment of article 329B of the principal Act;

- Article 47 - amendment of article 401 of the principal Act;

- Article 48 - amendment of article 409 of the principal Act;

- Article 49 - amendment of article 416 of the principal Act;

- Article 50 - amendment of article 417 of the principal Act;

- Article 51 - amendment of article 418 of the principal Act;

- Article 52 - amendment of article 419 of the principal Act;

- Article 53 - amendment of article 420 of the principal Act;

- Article 54 - amendment of article 421 of the principal Act;

- Article 55 - amendment of article 422 of the principal Act;

- Article 56 - amendment of article 425 of the principal Act;

- Article 57 - amendment of article 431 of the principal Act;

- Article 58 – amendment of the First Schedule to the principal Act;

- Article 59 - amendment of the Fourth Schedule to the principal Act;

- Article 60 – amendment of the Sixth Schedule to the principal Act;

- Article 61 - substitution of the Eleventh Schedule to the principal Act.

Commentary

Definitions - article 2 of the principal Act

Removes the definition of “exempt company", ending the separate status previously given to certain private companies.

Increase in contributions and matters regarding appointment or cessation of a partner – article 19 of the principal Act

There shall no longer be the necessity for a new partnership deed to be submitted to the Registrar each time there is an increase in contributions by a partner or contribution by a new partner because such change shall take place immediately upon the receipt of the contribution by the partnership. 

The partners having the administration or the representation of the partnership shall deliver to the Registrar the resolution confirming that the contributions have been received by the partnership in the preceding calendar year. This resolution is to be delivered to the Registrar within three months from the end of the calendar year in which such an increase in the contribution of the partnership is affected.

In order to prevent abuse, if the increase in contribution has happened in the same calendar year as when any interests in the partnership are to be transferred, the partner/s having the administration and representation of the partnership shall, deliver to the Registrar a resolution of the partners confirming the increase in contributions made during the calendar year.

In the case of an inter vivos assignment of interest in whole or in part of any partner, unless the deed states otherwise, there shall be required the prior consent in writing of all the other partners, while no such consent shall be required for any assignment causa mortis of a partner's interest.

Additionally, there shall be an amendment in the provisions of the principal Act in respect of the form for the notice of the cessation of a partner, whether upon an assignment of his interests or upon the demise or otherwise, and in respect of the appointment of a new partner. The new wording in the respective provisions of the principal Act in respect of the form of notice to the Registrar, there shall be the name, addresses and identification details of the person being appointed or ceasing to be a partner, as applicable. 

The requirement for the publication of a statement, in terms of article 401(1)(e), has been extended to also include the appointment of a partner or an assignment of a partner's interest in terms of article 19.  The cessation of a partner shall now take effect immediately, and not after three months following the publication of the statement of cessation. Creditor protection measures have been introduced vis-à-vis provisos to the article so that a creditor may object within the three-month publication period and thus in the case of there being judicial proceedings, the court may either order the interest to be re-transferred or the assignment of the interest of the partners, as the case may be, on sufficient security being given by the partnership.

Operative period – article 21 of the principal Act

This article has been amended to remove the three-month delay until any assignment by a partner of all his interest in the partnership becomes operative. All other instances will still have the three-month stay-period as provided in article 21(1).

Applicability of provisions – article 52 of the principal Act

The provisions governing partnerships en nom collectif shall apply to partnerships en commandite or limited partnerships, except were inconsistent. The amendments seek to clarify the fact that:

Insofar as the partnerships en commandite or limited partnerships are concerned, the notice in article 19(3) in respect of the cessation of a partner or the appointment of a new partner shall only be published by the Registrar limitedly in respect of any general partner.

Insofar as the partnerships en commandite or limited partnerships are concerned, the second and third provisos to article 19(3) shall not apply with respect to appointments or cessations of limited partners. 

Memorandum & Articles of Association – article 69 of the principal Act

A new requirement for company officers to ensure that company electronic mail address exists and is monitored regularly.

Directors' declaration – article 73 of the principal Act

The report on any consideration other than cash is no longer applicable in cases where the said consideration does not exceed the monetary equivalent value of €50,000. In case this exemption applies, the directors would deliver to the Registrar for registration a declaration, and the same administrative penalty provision under article 73(6) applies.

Change in company's electronic mail address – article 79 of the principal Act

Apart from the obligation to send the Registrar for registration a return informing him abut a change in the registered office of the company, officers of the company are now also obliged to inform the Registrar of a change in the electronic mail address of the company, within 14 days of the change. 

Regulations about investment companies – article 84 of the principal Act

When making regulations relating to investment companies, the Minister under the Companies Act may now act on the advice of the Registrar, apart from the advice of the Malta Financial Services Authority.

Regulations regarding cell companies – article 84E of the principal Act

The Minister's powers to make regulations with respect to cell companies is not limited to shipping and aviation companies, but encapsulates all companies.

Civil liability for misstatements – article 94 of the principal Act

The proviso to article 94(1) is being deleted, thus removing the exemption from liability in certain instances. The core provision applies, keeping the joint and several liability of persons responsible for the issue of a prospectus by reason of an untrue statement contained therein.

Conditions where a company may acquire its own shares – article 107 of the principal Act

Paragraph (b) of sub-article (1) is being deleted as it refers to article 100, a deleted provision from a previous amending Act of the Companies Act.

• Usufruct of shares – new article 117A of the principal Act

To provide legal certainty in situations whereby shares encompass the real right of usufruct, clarifying voting rights associated with the usufructuary, whereby such rights if any, are to be stipulated in the act establishing the real right of usufruct and/or in the memorandum and articles of the company.

Pledging of securities – article 122 of the principal Act

A sub-article is being added, providing legal certainty for the pledgors and pledgees of securities that the pledgee may act in the manner provided for under article 1887 of the Civil Code and that such right is also prescribed in the relevant agreement governing the pledge of securities.

Appointed administrators by the court – article 146 of the principal Act

Legal certainty is being provided by ensuring that the person appointed by the court or competent authority as administrator, legal representative or as the person de facto responsible of a company, incorporates also the possibility of a person being assigned judicial representation.

​Fines (Multi) – articles 154, 163, 268, 306, 307, 308, 309, 311, 313, 314, 315, 317, 320, 329B, 409, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421 and 422 of the principal Act

An alignment is being made throughout the Companies Act in order to remove decimal values from fines imposed. Fines imposed by the principal Act are not being increased. For instance, a fine previously indicated as €4,658.75 is being reduced to €4,658.

Individual accounts – article 167 of the principal Act

Sub-article (4) is being deleted. The content and form of individual accounts are to comply with sub-article (3) thereof, therefore the requirement of sub-article (4) to provide additional information is not necessary.

Consolidated accounts - article 171 of the principal Act

Sub-article (4) is being deleted. The content and form of consolidated accounts are to comply with all sub-articles thereof, therefore the requirement of sub-article (4) to provide additional information is not necessary.

Publication of financial statements and directors' report – article 172 of the principal Act

The paragraphs of this article are being amended to include also the remuneration report as part of the documentation required to be drawn up and published in accordance with the requirement of the Act, to which the directors of company have a collective responsibility.

European Single Electronic Format reporting standard – articles 176, 178, 179 and 183 of the principal Act

Where a company is required to report and file in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format reporting standard, the respective balance sheet, directors' report, auditors' report and annual accounts are prepared and filed in such a manner with the respective competent authority other than the Registrar, the same copies shall be transmitted to the Registrar directly through an application programming interface or similar electronic means, without the necessity for the company to file an ulterior copy with the Registrar.

Consolidated directors' report – article 177 of the prinicpal Act

Legal clarification is being introduced through such an amendment, providing legal certainty that the consolidated directors' report and its content applies when the consolidated accounts are required under the Act. 

Exemption to deliver directors' report to Registrar – article 183(2) of the principal Act

Amendments are purely for legal certainty to clarify those circumstances whereby a company is not required to deliver a directors' report.

Turnover qualification – article 185 of the principal Act

The terms “turnover" is being substituted with “net turnover".

Application to other commercial partnerships – article 191 of the principal Act

Clarifies that the provisions of article 184 of the principal Act do not apply to partnerships governed by article 191 of the principal Act.

Distributions – article 193 of the principal Act

​The constituents of undistributable reserves are being added, through a new paragraph (g) which provides that they shall constitute also revaluation reserves, unless the latter represent a gain which has been actually realised.

Distribution to be justified with reference to company's accounts – article 197 of the principal Act

The amount of distribution which may be made is being amended to clarify that “provisions" are no longer qualified as per previous provision.

Exempt companies – article 211 of the principal Act

The term “exempt" is no longer used. The same qualifications and conditions apply to such companies as long as the conditions provided under sub-article (2) are provided in the company's memorandum and articles.

Change of status of certain companies – article 213 of the principal Act

It is clarified that the term “exempt" no longer applies, however the same conditions hold, and certain private companies may be relieved from complying with certain provisions of the principal Act, as long as the memorandum and articles so indicate. A company will revert to complying with all the provisions of the principal Act in case it no longer continues to fulfil the conditions under article 211.

Simplified dissolution procedure – new article 214A of the principal Act

A new simplified dissolution procedure is introduced for certain situations when a company would not have traded, has no assets and has no obligations due with the Government of Malta or any Government agency or authority, amongst other obligations as provided by the new article.

Liquidator's statement – article 322 of the principal Act

Legal clarification that in the course of a pending winding up procedure, the liquidators' statement is to be sent to the Registrar for registration upon the expiry of a period of 12 months, and then at subsequent period of 6 months.

Procedure for defunct companies – article 325 of the principal Act

A new procedure which is sought to facilitate court proceedings and reduce administrative timelines is being introduced. The amendment provides an administrative solution in the event that a company's name is struck off from the register but whose name was subsequently ordered by the court to be restored in the register for a definite time period.  Following such a period the name is subsequently removed once again from the register but there would still be interested parties to have the company's name kept on the register.

In the above circumstance, the change in the law provides that the interested party/parties shall, prior the expiration of the above time-period, together with the Registrar file a joint court application asking for an extension of the time period for which the company's name is to remain restored in the register.

On pain of nullity, the application is to include any necessary documentary evidence.

Publications by the Registrar – article 401 of the principal Act

Article 84 is being added to the list of publication requirements to be done by the Registrar in terms of paragraph (e) of sub-article (1). Furthermore, reference to article 19 of the principal Act is being added.

Minister's powers to make regulations – article 425 of the principal Act

Two new powers are being added to legislate specifically in relation to the registered office and electronic mail address of companies, and to cater for better regulation and governance in relation to companies operating in specific economic sectors.

Savings provisions in relation to Companies Act, 1995 – article 431 of the principal Act

Reference to offshore companies is being deleted due to the latter being no longer recognisable or possible to operate in Malta.

Legal certainty – First, Fourth, Sixth and Eleventh Schedules to the principal Act

Reference in the First Schedule to the term “exempt" is being re-worded to match other changes in article 211 of the principal Act.

In the Fourth Schedule, reference to article 213B(2) is being added, alongside 213B(1), (5), (6), (7) and (8).

Contents of the directors' report are being increased to include the new sub-paragraph (f) to paragraph 1 of the Sixth Schedule, whilst sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph 3 is being deleted.

The Eleventh Schedule is being substituted to clarify any legal gaps in the provisions relating to administrative penalties. Decimal values are also being deleted.

Concluding sections

Officers of companies are to be fully aware of the amending Act. It is advisable that when they are unsure about their obligations, they consult a lawyer, accountant, or auditor. Any required prescribed forms will be issued under the respective legislative regulations through a Legal Notice. Failure to make the necessary filings or take the necessary action within the requested time frames will result in administrative penalties being imposed on the company and officers of the company. Administrative penalties can be avoided if the company officers are familiar with the Maltese company law and regulations thereto.

For further information please contact (legal.enforcement@mbr.mt)/ 22582300.

N.B. These Explanatory Notes are not intended to be an exhaustive description of the instrument nor a substitute thereof or a legislative supplement to it. These Explanatory Notes do not purport to be an authoritative ruling on the interpretation of the legislation.

Title of LegislationCompanies (Amendment) Act, 2025
Activity to be regulatedCap. 386 – Companies Act
Responsible entityMalta Business Registry
24 June 2025

No. 972

NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE PRIVATE GUARDS AND COMMUNITY OFFICERS ACt (CAP. 389)

THE Commissioner of Police, in terms of articles 7 and 8 of the Private Guards and Community Officers Act 1996, hereby notifies that the following applications as mentioned hereunder have been received:

Application for licence of aPrivate Guard

Any person may, within one month from the publication of this notice, object in writing to the Commissioner about the issue of the above licences on any of the grounds listed in section 10 of the Private Guards and Community Officers Act 1996, which are:

(a) where the applicant or any officer of the applicant or any person who has an effective control of the services to be provided by the applicant.

(i) has been convicted in Malta or elsewhere of any crime against the safety of the state, or of any crime of voluntary harm or injury to any person or any crime against property or public trust or any other serious crime; or

(ii) has been declared bankrupt or his financial position is precarious or otherwise renders the applicant unsuitable; or

(iii) has been discharged from the police or armed forces or the prison services because of any offence or other misbehaviour; or

(iv) is a public officer or a member of the police or armed forces or the prison services; or

(b) when information is available which is in the public terest; or

(c) where the applicant does not possess the necessary qualifications as may be prescribed by or under the Act.

Name and SurnameIdentity Card No.Address
Frank Aquilina314769M12, Flat 2, Triq il-Konservatorju, Il-Furjana
John Debrincat48862GCarm Pete Maison, Triq il-Kav. Lorenzo Zammit Haber, Ix-Xewkija, Għawdex
Marvic Galea24294GScotch, Triq Ta' Vestru, Ix-Xagħra, Għawdex
Philip Gravina278272M48A, Clayton, Triq il-Mina ta' Hompesch, Ħaż-Żabbar
Saviour Bartolo244878MEl Shaddai, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Il-Mosta
Francesco Desira176883M2, Binja Sgħajtar, Ent. A, Flat 5, Triq Ta' Mezzi, In-Naxxar
Angelo Camilleri536257M102, Morning Glory, Triq il-Kuluvert, Il-Fgura
Francina Farrugia543079M366, Sweet Dreams, Flat 1, Triq Dun Manwel Zammit, Is-Siġġiewi
Olivera Vuckovic473283A217, Silhouette Crt, Flat 1, Triq il-Gross, Marsaskala
Hari Kunwar395692A8, Triq Sir Luigi Camilleri, Tas-Sliema
Chidera Kingsley Ugwuanyi471680A4, Flat 2D, Triq l-Ilqugħ, Is-Swieqi
Sundar Pariyar380320A17, Flat 3, Triq Isouard, Il-Marsa
Vernon Osborne464331A15, Flat 3, Triq G. Lebrun, Is-Swieqi
Gaurav Jung Thapa423437A32, Flat 3, Triq Sant'Antnin, Ħaż-Żabbar
Ana-Aurora Briffa27515L45, Flat 1, Triq Dun Salvatore Zarb, Ħal Għargħur
Carmen Manicolo135673M59A, Blue Lace, Flat 1, Triq il-Ħabbież, Ħal Qormi
Brian Mallia427679M112, Casa Mallia, Triq it-Tabib Nikol Zammit, Is-Siġġiewi
Paul Ellul221461MBlk 1, Flat 7, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Ir-Rabat
Clayton Baldacchino421483MBlk H, Flat 5, Triq Melintone Scerri, Il-Ħamrun
Samuel Pisani241494M84, Maruel, Triq in-Nutar Manuel Debono, In-Naxxar
Eman Baldacchino181994M22, Romar, Triq William Baker, Il-Gudja
Kurt Cutajar337701L123, Charlmar, Triq in-Nassaba, Ħal Safi
Jacqueline Aquilina144270M11, Ramsey, Flat 2, Triq Fra Ferd Mattei, Ħaż-Żebbuġ
Shirley Micallef Haber338877M1, Corner Flat 2, Triq Dun Ġużepp Calleja, Ħal Tarxien
Jason Sammut264170M19, Romina Crt, Flat 1, Triq tal-Iklin, Ħal Għaxaq
Jamie Vella227097MAustralia, Triq Kemmuna, Għajnsielem, Għawdex
Shylanne Cassar27000L121, Triq Stiefnu Zerafa, Il-Marsa
Mursheda Akter MurshedaRef: 260234, The Firs, Triq Ġorġ Borg Olivier, Tas-Sliema
Suvash Pariyar442437A16, Il-Girna, Flat 1, Triq Manwel Bonnici, San Pawl il-Baħar
Dimitrij Dimoski263956AZe, Flat 2, Triq Piscopo Macedonia, San Pawl il-Baħar
Bheemashekar Myadari458894A148, St Paul, Flat 5, Telghet Gwardamanġa, Tal-Pietà
Bedh Prasad Gurung454658AVilhena Crt, Flat 5, Triq il-Ħġejjeġ, San Pawl il-Baħar
Kiran Gurung454668AVilhena Crt, Flat 5, Triq il-Ħġejjeġ, San Pawl il-Baħar
Justin Gaetan Vella329297M24, Triq il-Qoton, In-Naxxar
Mark Sant378565M110, St Mary, Flat 2A, Triq il-Ġifen, San Pawl il-Baħar
Jesmond Farrugia586981MCamarata, L-Ewwel Sular, Flat 9, Triq il-Merkanti, Il-Belt Valletta
Jacob Bugeja119803L149, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp, Il-Ħamrun
Robert Mangion519883M221, Red Rose, Flat 1, Triq il-Fortizza, Il-Mellieħa
Joshua Imade484827A37, Central Crt, Flat 5, Triq Tal-Qroqq, L-Imsida
Mario Gauci662155M29, Flat 2, Triq il-Maċina, L-Isla
Stephen Micallef1175M130, Morning Breeze, Flat 2, Triq it-Torri, L-Imsida
Bhupinder Singh259536A33, Triq Isouard, Il-Marsa
Chinwendu Wisdom Ezike463436A14, Mon Fleur, Triq il-31 ta' Marzu, Birżebbuġa
Raman Kumar353162ASt George's Park Hotel, Rm 562, Triq id-Dragunara, San Ġiljan
Andrew John Dinning326175A21, Costa Del Sol, Flat 6, Triq Carmelo De Lucca, San Pawl il-Baħar
Kamlesh Narbheshankar Rajyaguru331431A90, Jasiane, Flat 1, Triq Anġlu Gatt, Il-Mosta
Martin Trajkovikj171774ASerenity, Flat 5, Triq it-Tamar, San Pawl il-Baħar
Nikola Stojkovski150896A59, Islets Flat 5, Triq it-Turisti, San Pawl il-Baħar
Gina (Georgina) Camilleri 22870M96, Thom-Geor, Triq Correa, Ħal Qormi
Charmaine Pace2175M71, Flat 10, Triq Matty Grima, Bormla
Priscilla Adriana Nappa667182M67, Schefflera, Triq is-Sajf, Ħal Qormi
Enya Abela Moran304206L2, Sunshine, Flat 1, Triq l-Irmiġġ, Marsaskala
Peter Bonello108872M58, Wild Orchid, Triq iż-Żraġen, ĦʼAttard
Shemizen Xuereb195307L79, St Rita P/h, Triq il-Ftieħ, Birkirkara
Owen Gerada387299M40, Thornbirds, Triq il-Farfett tal-Fejġel, Ħaż-Żabbar
Varun Kumar388935A16, Pasqua Flats, Flat 6, Triq Giovanni Bonavia, Ħal Luqa
Saurabh Kumar485262A26, Flat 2, Triq Fra Diegu, Il-Marsa
Stephania Debono581GĠnien tal-Ħarrub, Daħla tal-Għama, Limiti ta' Għajnsielem, Għawdex
Marlon Carabott277177M31, Orchid, Triq Dun Alfred Gatt, Santa Venera
Malcolm Demanuele63184MGiardini Romano, Blk B, Level 1, Flat 2, Triq il-Madonna tal-Karmnu, Santa Venera
Priscilla Demanuele416589MGiardini Romano, Blk B, Level 1, Flat 2, Triq il-Madonna tal-Karmnu, Santa Venera
Madhu Vadlakonda321300A44/46, Palazzo, Triq is-Sur, Il-Furjana
Maria Galea51074M14, Flat 7, Triq San Nikola, Il-Belt Valletta
Rosanne Camilleri451869MTal-Ħofra F/H, Triq Victor Pasmore, Il-Gudja
Dominic Falzon 62059GSt Joseph Crt, Flat 4, Triq it-Telgħa, Il-Qala, Għawdex
Joseph Fenech143374M8, Jostra, Triq Bettina, Il-Gudja.
Francis Debono152268M10, Flat 2, Triq Nazzareno Sammut, Il-Qrendi
Simon Bonello355872M5, Triq ix-Xnejn Abjad, Marsaskala
Terence Lofreda482985M106, Blue Ocean, Flat 14, Triq J. Quintinus, San Pawl il-Baħar
Abu Taher248091A9, St Rita, Flat 2, Triq ir-Ragħaj, Ħal Qormi
Gianluca Blanco317305L104, Triq Għajn Dwieli, Raħal Ġdid
24 June 2025

No. 973

GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS ACT (CAP. 46)

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows:

​Date
Pure GoldPure Silver
GramsGrams

24.6.2025        €93.450           €1.006

24 June 2025

No. 974

LANDS AUTHORITY

Notification of Affixation of Notice (Deceased Applicant)

It is notified for general information that in terms of Regulation No. 10 of Subsidiary Legislation 573.06, a notice has been affixed on the hereunder indicated sites informing co-tenants recognised in solidum with the submission of the application that has been made by other co-tenants on the same land. Applicant is responsible to ensure that the notice is to remain affixed on site for five (5) working days from the date of affixation.

If the notice is removed by third parties prior to the expiry of such date, the applicant must contact the Lands Authority on (enforcement.la@landsauthority.org.mt), so that the notice is re-affixed on site.

Application No.Property/Tenement No.Property DescriptionRequest
J/0037/2002/I/0020J03390Raba', il-Miżieb, Mellieħa, MaltaProcessing of agricultural land scheme application ‒deceased applicant
J/0037/2002/I/0041J03419 Raba', il-Miżieb, Mellieħa, MaltaProcessing of agricultural land scheme application ‒deceased applicant
J/0037/2002/I/0142J03368Raba', il-Miżieb, Mellieħa, MaltaProcessing of agricultural land scheme application ‒deceased applicant
J/0037/2002/I/0200J03401Raba', il-Miżieb, l/o Mellieħa, Mellieħa, Malta

Processing of agricultural land scheme application ‒deceased applicant

J/0037/2002/I/179J03313 Raba', il-Miżieb, Mellieħa, Malta

Processing of agricultural            land scheme application ‒deceased applicant

24 June 2025

No. 975

LANDS AUTHORITY

Notification of Affixation of Notice

It is notified for general information that in terms of Regulation No. 10 of Subsidiary Legislation 573.06, a notice has been affixed on the hereunder indicated sites informing co-tenants recognised in solidum with the submission of the application that has been made by other co-tenants on the same land. Applicant is responsible to ensure that the notice is to remain affixed on site for five (5) working days from the date of affixation.

If the notice is removed by third parties prior to the expiry of such date, the applicant must contact the Lands Authority on (enforcement.la@landsauthority.org.mt), so that the notice is re-affixed on site.

Application No.Property/Tenement No.Property DescriptionRequest
AGRI 1/2021/0876Z50292-008Land Tal-Lewż 3rd portion, Xewkija            GozoTransfer of agricultural lease rights onto a third-party farmer
AGRI l/2023/0596J63390 Plot 16 'Għaqa Ta' Xemmex' kontrada ta' Binġemma,            Nadur, Gozo, MaltaTransfer of agricultural lease rights onto a third-party farmer
AGRI l/2025/0175050804-008Field Ta' Mejdet, ŻurrieqTransfer of agricultural lease rights onto a third-party farmer
24 June 2025