The Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with GEMMA, will be organising a second masterclass for businesses’ specifically dedicated on Financial literacy and Financial Capability.
Recently, MBR published a notice on the changes coming into force through amendments to the company Act.
The Registrar of Companies are reminding business owners that some of the Amendments to the Companies Act (Act LX of 2021) are in force, primarily the provisions related to the use of digital tools and processes as well as the appointment and the holding of the office of directors.
More specifically, the following have been highlighted:
Further detailed information can be obtained from the notice issued by the Malta Business Registry at https://mbr.mt/2022/01/28/legislative-amendments-introduced-by-act-lx-of-2021/ and in the case of difficulty you can contact MBR’s Legal and Enforcement Unit on .
Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo and Head of Policy Mr Andrew Aquilina met Identity Malta Agency new CEO Mr Mark Mallia.
The SME Chamber congratulated Mr Mallia for his new role and discussed further cooperation between both entities.
Ms Agius Mamo said that the SME Chamber looks forward to see the cooperation between both sides increase in the interest of all stakeholders involved and to have a healthy employment market.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs has a long-standing working relationship with Identity Malta. With the joining of the new CEO, the Chamber of SMEs looks forward to continue building this relationship and to enhancing the service offered.
The SME Chamber believes that whilst recruiting TCNs has become a necessity, it is still an extremely lengthy and costly experience for everyone. It is therefore in everyone’s interest to improve on this experience.
The SME Chamber and Identity Malta will be maintaining an open channel of dialogue in order to address issues that arise and to simplify the process wholistically and making Malta’s dependence on TCNs more sustainable for the country as a whole.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs and HSBC Malta Foundation organised a webinar entitled Sustainability for Small Businesses delivered by Dr Roberta Lepre from WEAVE CONSULTING.
This webinar highlighted the opportunities for SMEs pertaining to sustainability with a particular focus on climate change.
This was the first session out of a series of 6 which we will be organising throughout 2022.
Should you wish to join our next session please contact us on ">.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs has recently held meeting with the Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency tasked with implementing the regeneration plan in the Ares of Saint Paul’s Bay, Bugibba and Qawra.
A specific regeneration committee has been set up to discuss and push forward proposals that would improve the area. Additionally Malta Chamber of SMEs is also being requested to propose actions directly concerning the commercial community and which would ultimately benefit and improve this area.
In this regard, we would like to ask members to raise any particular issues that need to be addressed and also propose actions to improve the current state of play in the area.
Based on the feedback received, the Malta Chamber of SMEs will be compiled and passed on and submitted accordingly.
You are kindly requested to submit and feedback by not later than Monday 14th February.
Feedback is to be sent to Andrew Aquilina on "> or by phone on 21232881.
Europe Direct Core Platform published their 4 webinars aimed at assisting SMEs.
Webinars links below:
As part of our efforts to promote business matchmaking for Israeli companies, The Federation of the Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) announced several business offers from companies and its members.
All companies within the list of business offers are looking for new business partners, distributors, representation or suppliers.
Companies interested to get more information related to these business offers and full list of business offers, please contact Fabian Demicoli by email on
Click here for the full list of business offers.
Companies who find these offers relevant to them may contact FICC directly and approach Ms. Yonat Keren: ">
Climate crisis and environmental degradation are challenging sustainable economic development. Resorting to investments in a Green Economy can help overcome such challenges as well as secure a just and equitable future that improves people’s lives through the advancement of environmental and social well-being.
This green transition will affect the world of work through the creation of new jobs together with the need to reskill and upskill employees.
Jobsplus entered the research stage on Project INTERCEPT and they are currently circulating a survey among Employers and Training Service Providers.
It would be appreciated if you could participate in this survey.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs endorses the investment announced by the Hon. Minister Silvio Schembri on Monday to develop a new Industrial facility at Ħal-Far.
The SME Chamber has in the past, called on the Government on the need of further investment in new industrial zones, to be allocated for SMEs in order to assist them in growing and further expanding their business.
Malta Chamber of SMEs President Mr Paul Abela said that such investment is greatly needed to encourage SMEs to invest especially during these times, where some uncertainty remains. The project announced by Minister Schembri will have a space of 14,000 metres squared and 30 new units will be created.
