Economy, Business and Trade

No Class 3 Licensee may make available for use, host or operate a relevant gaming device in any premises unless the premises have been approved by the Gaming Authority and a certificate of approval is issued in this respect.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) considers that the Gaming Authorizations Regulations (Chapter 583.05 of the Laws of Malta) empowers the MGA to request any person wanting to obtain a gaming licence to operate or promote or sell or abet gaming in and from Malta to fill in this form.

According to the regulations, a gaming licence is issued for a period of 5 years. On expiration of such term, the Malta Gaming Authority may renew such licence for further 5 year periods, subject to continued compliance by the Licensee, in the previous licensing term, of the conditions of the licence, the Act, the Regulations and any Directives issued there under.

When seeking the Gaming Authority’s (GA) approval to host gaming devices applicants also need to present the necessary permit covering the premises from the Planning Authority (PA). As part of the process for obtaining the PA permit, applicants must first apply to obtain a No Objection Certificate from the GA, as specified in the MGA’s Gaming Parlours No Objection Certificate Directive 2011, and present it to the PA. After obtaining the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) permit, applicants may proceed with applying for the PA permit. Once the PA permit has been issued, the application for approval of the gaming devices is processed by the MGA. For the purposes of the Gaming Devices Regulations (S.L. 438.07), 'Premises' means any venue or other physical infrastructure and 'Gaming Parlours' means any venue or physical infrastructure intended to make available for use, host or operate relevant gaming devices.

This scheme supports manufacturing undertakings operating from Gozo by reducing their inter-island transporation costs. The assistance serves to reduce the cost-disadvantages for manufacturers based in Gozo, rendering these businesses in a better position to compete effectively within the single market.

The form is to be filled in by Licensees so as to inform the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) of any incidents that might occur in their systems. It should be completed by the Licensee’s Key Person and sent to the MGA within 24 hours of the incident occuring.

This is an application to support small scale business activities.

This measure is open to all SMEs that qualify for this incentive and shall allow these undertakings to recover in the form of tax credits, part of the costs incurred for the loan of highly qualified personnel (HQP) from large undertakings and Research and Knowledge-dissemination Organisation.

In collaboration with the Energy and Water Agency, Malta Enterprise assists undertakings to invest in cogeneration equipment (ie. Energy efficient solutions that simultaneously generate thermal energy and electrical and/or mechanical energy).

Investment Aid Tax Credits are intended to sustain the regional industrial and economic development of Malta. This measure facilitates initial investments by encouraging the setting up of new establishments and the expansion and development of existing businesses.