Records last updated: 05 April 2023
Committed to one or more
- Central register(s)
- Public register(s)
Implemented one or more
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Central register(s):
Malta Business Registry - Public register(s): Malta Business Registry
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Commitment details
- As a European Union member, Malta was obliged to create a central, public register of beneficial ownership as part of the EU’s fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Following the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 22 November 2022, member states are no longer required to provide public access, and are instead required to, at a minimum, provide access to those that can demonstrate a legitimate interest. [19 April 2018] link to commitment
- Malta made a commitment to beneficial ownership transparency and effectively implementing FATF’s revised Recommendation 24 during the second Summit for Democracy [29 March 2023] link to commitment
Implementation details
Malta Business Registry
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- Name
- Malta Business Registry
- Central register implemented
- Yes
- Public access
- No
- Scope
- Full-economy
- Register launched
- 2018