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  • Authorisation to Operate a VRT Station

    Process to apply for an authorisation to operate a Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (VRT) Station. A VRT or testing station refers to the premises in which Transport Malta has authorised the carrying out of periodic vehicle roadworthiness tests.
  • Business Startup - Companies

    "The compilation of this eForm provides a single channel for the commencement of operations of an MFSA-registered company as it amalgamates all forms needed by the various local authorities/agencies into one submission.

    This eForm shall also be used in cases where a company registered with the Registry of Companies does not have a valid VAT number but needs a VAT Identification number for VAT grouping purposes.

    Business Operations & Obligations:

    Applicants who intend to open a business activity under the specific NACE Codes may receive an email from the below Government Entities to comply with the respective obligations:

    Environmental Health Unit
    Applicants must obtain a ‘No Objection Declaration’ issued by the Environmental Health Directorate. The Business Certification and Consultation Unit (Health) within the Environmental Health Directorate certifies business operations and provides consultation services with respect to food safety and public health related issues. All the relevant information for the acquisition of this certification and provision of consultation services can be found at
    Starting up a Food Business in Malta.

    Health Care Standards
    The principal purpose of the Health Care Standards Directorate is to ensure high quality/safe services provided through the number of business/facilities. To achieve this objective these businesses/facilities are regularly inspected and licensed.

    VPRD – Plant Health Directorate
    Businesses related to an activity listed under Regulation 6 of Subsidiary Legislation 433.06 must be registered with the Plant Protection Directorate. The Surveillance and Enforcement Unit within the Plant Protection Directorate approves activities, issue compliance certificates and registers business operators in the Malta Official Register. The requirements and procedure for registration in the Malta Official Register (MOR) are found in the Guidelines for MOR Registration .

  • Business Startup - Sole Traders

    The compilation of this eForm provides a single channel for individuals to register and commence operations as self-employed as it amalgamates all forms needed by the various local authorities/agencies into one submission.
  • Family Business Office Registration

    Registering you Family Business with the office
  • Licence to Operate a Public Service Garage Through Transfer by Inheritance

    This form is to be filled in when a person would like to start operating a Public Service Garage by inheritance.
  • Microinvest - Tax Credits for Micro Enterprises and the Self-Employed

    The objective of this scheme is to encourage undertakings to invest in their business, innovate, expand, and implement compliance directives, or to develop their operations.
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