The following is a list of the main Services provided by the Commerce Department:
 Advice, Information and Processing of Complaints
The Business Care Unit provides comprehensive Helpdesk services and advice to clients
on issues relating to:
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Trading Licenses and Import/Export Licenses; |
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Design and Trademark Registration as well as Patenting of Inventions; |
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Other services rendered by the Commerce Department; |
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The securing of information concerning their business and formalities on how to start a business; |
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Complaints on excessive bureaucracy and unnecessary administrative red tape that result in burdens to businesses. |
Patenting of Inventions
A Patent gives protection to an invention that is novel, involves an inventive step and can be applied in industry.
Registration of Trademarks
Registration gives protection to a sign that serves to distinguish the goods or services of one organisation or individual from those of another.
Registration of Designs
Registration gives protection to a novel shape or pattern to be applied to a particular object.
Facilitating Business
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Facilitating the relationship between the Commercial Sector and Government Entities. |
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Organising meetings in Local Councils and Industrial Zones. |
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Assisting businesses to set up their own Business Organisations. |
Issuing of Trading Licences
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Self-employed who operate from a non-fixed commercial premises |
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The operating of fixed premises for a commercial purpose (retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers) |
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Market and street hawkers |
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Other commercial activities not otherwise regulated |
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The organisation of commercial fairs and car boot sales |
Issuing of Import and Export Licenses
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Some items imported from non-EU member states require an import licence. Similarly, some items exported from Malta to non-EU member states require an export license. |
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The above applies to a restricted number of items coming and going from Malta to other EU member states. |
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The export of dual-use items and military equipment must be cleared by the Commerce Department. |
Subsidies and Quotas
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The importation of sugar to be used for local consumption either in its raw state or as part of another product qualifies for a government subsidy administered by the Commerce Department. The same applies for the importation of sugar intended for consumption as part of a finished product in a country other than Malta. |
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Certain items imported from outside the EU are subject to a quota. Local importers interested in securing part of the quota allocated for Malta need to apply at the Commerce Department. |
Other Services
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SOLVIT: the Malta SOLVIT Centre is committed to solve problems which hinder the Internal Market rights of citizens and businesses. |
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The Malta Crafts Council promotes Maltese crafts and assists Maltese craftsmen and entrepreneurs. |
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The organisation of seminars and information meetings for the commercial sector. |
For Further Information Please Contact:
BUSINESS CARE UNIT
Tel: 21 22 66 88 – Fax: 21 24 05 16
commerce@gov.mt
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