Must be an SME registered in Malta; must comply with tax and social security obligations; must not be classified as ‘Undertakings in Difficulty’ unless meeting specific conditions; must not be a Research & Knowledge-Dissemination Organization or a Public Entity conducting non-economic activities.
Must be registered with the Malta Business Registry, employ at least five full-time employees, comply with tax and social security obligations, and not be classified as ‘Undertakings in Difficulty’ under General Block Exemption Regulation.
Must be registered with the Family Business Office, not in default on tax/social security payments, and not engaged in activities excluded under the de minimis Regulation
Must be registered with the Family Business Office, not in default on tax/social security payments, and not exceed de minimis aid thresholds
Entities must not have outstanding dues exceeding €1,000 (unless on a repayment plan) and must not be classified as ‘Undertakings in Difficulty’ under the General Block Exemption Regulation.
Unlisted small enterprise up to 5 years old.
Not taken over/acquired another business beyond 10% turnover.
Less than 50 full-time equivalent employees.
Turnover or balance sheet total less than €10million
Engaged in eligible sectors
Enterprises contributing to Malta’s economic development, environmental, and sustainability targets
Businesses established within the EEA, operational for < 7 years, and engaged in eligible sectors
The scheme is open to all SMEs
The scheme is open to all SMEs, small mid-caps and small public enterprises in all economic sectors