Malta enjoys a bi-partisan, stable, political climate that is largely convergent on issues of national and economic importance. Malta and Germany were the only two states in the Euro Zone maintaining economic growth during the financial crisis. Malta has been a member of the EU since 2004 and adopted the Euro currency in 2008.
The Malta Alternative Companies List (ACL) is a Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) initiative aimed at providing listing opportunities for companies and investors with the potential to grow, yet do not fulfill the rigorous requirements for MSE Official Listing. Listing on the ACL offers the benefit of EU Passporting, as well as, international recognition.
Malta enjoys a bi-partisan, stable, political climate that is largely convergent on issues of national and economic importance. Malta and Germany were the only two states in the Euro Zone maintaining economic growth during the financial crisis. Malta has been a member of the EU since 2004 and adopted the Euro currency in 2008.
The Malta Alternative Companies List (ACL) is a Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) initiative aimed at providing listing opportunities for companies and investors with the potential to grow, yet do not fulfill the rigorous requirements for MSE Official Listing. Listing on the ACL offers the benefit of EU Passporting, as well as, international recognition.
Country Highlights
| GDP GROWTH: 6.3% in 2015 (EC) |
EUROPEAN UNION: Member of the EU & Eurozone |
| REGULATOR: Malta Financial Services Authority |
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 5.8% in 2015 (EC), lowest in the EU |
| WORKFORCE: Well qualified, English speaking |
BANKING SYSTEM: 10th soundest system in the world (WEF) |
| TIME ZONE: Central European Time Zone (UTC+01:00) |
FINANCIAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK: EU and OECD approved |
Legal Basis
Listing on the Malta ACL is regulated by the Financial Markets Act (2002), which was amended in 2007 to take into account EU reforms. The administration of the Act falls within the remit of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), which is an official & independent body also responsible to issue Listing Rules.
Benefits
- Fast process of listing and approval;
- Provide EU Passporting;
- Offer International visibility and recognition;
- Euro share price as M&A currency;
- Top Brand listing;
- Give access to international market.
Eligibility
- Minimum listing equity securities is €1,000,000;
- Securities must be freely transferable;
- Applicant has to be an incorporated Company;
- Minimum fully paid share capital is €50,000;
- Minimum subscription of at least €10,000 per investor (depends whether equity or debt).
Process & Timeline
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