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Business First will be the one stop shop for business in Malta aimed at facilitating the day to day operations of SMEs and industry while supporting their growth and successful operation.

29/10/2026

📢 Important Notice to Our Clients

Please be informed that on Monday 2nd November, the Family Business Office will not be available at Business First.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

20/10/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 by the Family Business Office

🗓 𝟮𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – Business Legal Structures, in collaboration with the Malta Business Registry
Venue: The Malta Business Registry
Understand your business structures and obligations, plus a walkthrough of BaROS and the Malta Business Wallet.

🗓 𝟯 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 – Export Readiness in collaboration with Trade Malta
Venue: Incubation Centre, Ta’ Qali
Practical guidance for family businesses ready to grow beyond Malta.

Participation is 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲. Please register here: https://forms.gle/JfEpKU7KbTRphJfH6

24/09/2026

The Malta Chamber of SMEs is pleased to announce that the SME Conference 2026 will be taking place on 14th October at Villa Arrigo.

This year's edition will feature an international keynote speaker, to be announced shortly, alongside a full programme designed to inform, connect and support Malta's business community.

Further details will be shared in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for the full programme announcement.

Registration now open: https://sme-chamber-mt.odoo.com/event/sme-conference-2026-being-one-step-ahead-116/register

01/09/2026

Exploring how Malta Enterprise is supporting businesses to invest, innovate, develop and grow

31/08/2026

📢 Important Notice to Our Clients

Please be informed that on Monday 28th September, an MTA officer will not be available at Business First. MTA services will resume as normal the following day, 29th September.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

27/08/2026

📢 New service for family businesses!

An official from the Family Business Office Malta will be available at Business First in Mriehel on the first and last Monday of every month to provide information and guidance on the Family Business Act.

This service will offer family businesses the opportunity to learn more about the benefits, obligations and registration process related to the Family Business Act.

For further information, visit www.businessfirst.com.mt or contact us on 144.

09/08/2026

23/07/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝘇𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Have you incurred eligible inter-island transport costs during 2025?

Do not miss the deadline to apply for support under the Gozo Transport Grant Scheme.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Applications must be submitted by the last working day of July of the year following the year in which the costs were incurred. For costs incurred in 2025, the deadline is 31st July 2026.

Find out more and apply here:
https://maltaenterprise.com/support/GozoTransportGrants2024

Need more information? Call 144 and our team will be happy to assist.

08/07/2026

Through the support of the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti, Malta Enterprise is helping artisans transform their talent into sustainable businesses while encouraging collaborations that bring fresh ideas to traditional craftsmanship.

During the awards ceremony, Marika Tonna, also presented one of the evening's awards recognising the talent, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Malta's artisan community.

By backing emerging artisans and innovative partnerships, Malta Enterprise continues to strengthen Malta's creative economy, foster entrepreneurship and ensure that local craftsmanship remains competitive, relevant and ready for the future.

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Birkirkara

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00

Website

http://www.businessfirst.com.mt/

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