This course explores the key principles and concepts behind the legal founding and management of companies in Malta. Using the Companies Act 1995 as the main source of company law, it provides the legal background to the various possible stages a company can go through in its lifetime, from beginning to end. It also looks at the legal obligations a company and the people who run it, face whilst carrying out its everyday business. Explained in plain language and using practical examples, this course provides enough technical detail for those who require a simple refresher as well as an overview of the major conceptual theories for those delegates looking for a general understanding of company law in Malta.

• WELCOME COFFEE & REGISTRATION
• SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF MALTESE COMPANY LAW - Sources of Maltese Company Law, The Company Act 1995, The regulations established under the Companies Act, The commercial partnership available under the Companies, Key features of the Companies Act, The Registrar of Companies: (role and essentials powers).
• THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - Formation of a limited liability company, The memorandum of association, The articles of association, Amendments to the memorandum and articles of association, Change in status, The termination of a limited liability company.
• COFFEE BREAK
• OFFICIALS AND FUNCTIONARIES CONTEMPLATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT - Director, Legal and Judicial Representative, Company Secretary, Auditors, Liquidator, Official Receiver.
• LIGHT LUNCH
• A REVIEW OF CORPORATE ACTIONS - Increase in share capital, Reduction of share capital, Share transfers, Re-purchase of shares, merger, Re-domiciliation.
• REPORTING/ACCESS TO COMPANY RECORDS - Registry of Companies Forms, Audited Financial Statements, Annual Return, Access to company records, Right to information.
• CONCLUDING REMARKS - Q & A SESSION