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Discover Malta’s Micro-Invest Scheme, an initiative by Malta Enterprise to encourage small businesses. Eligible enterprises can benefit from tax credits for innovation, expansion, and operational development. Learn more about the scheme’s benefits and application deadlines.

In March 2024, the Malta Council for Science and Technology has launched the calls for proposals for five Horizon Support Measures to help Maltese entities participate in Horizon Europe.

In an era where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a business imperative, Malta has marked a significant milestone with the issuance of its first green bond. This pioneering move not only reflects the market’s early steps in the commitment to sustainable development. It is a signal that there are new financing avenues for companies looking to contribute to a greener future. But how does a company in Malta issue a green bond? This article provides a simple guide, outlining the main steps and key considerations for companies who are interested in raising capital for environmentally friendly purposes.

Grant Thornton Malta's advisory team has managed to assist the HandsOn Group with seeing through the sale of a minority stake to Melita Limited, one of Malta’s leading telecommunications services provider and a leader in innovative solutions relating to the Internet of Things.

Since the introduction of its Sustainable Finance Agenda, the European Commission has made considerable progress to ensure that the objective of net-zero carbon emissions and the creation of a sustainable financial system is reached by 2050.

Malta Budget 2020: what are green bonds? During the presentation of the 2020 budget, Malta’s Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has announced that the Malta Stock Exchange will open up for green bonds. Green bonds are a way to raise money for projects which bear interest in environment improvement or carry an eco-friendly aspect. Indicatively, such projects may entail the introduction of sustainable renewable energies, clean transportation, low carbon, and good energy efficiency buildings or sustainable waste management.

A constant challenge faced by our clients is raising finance to fund their ideas and achieve their goals. As part of our service offering, we guide clients through the process of raising funds. Grant Thornton Malta employs a team of specialists from different disciplines who have decades of experience raising finance through various methods, including bank financing, EU funding, capital markets, mergers, acquisitions and private equity.

With the rapid pace of change in the local business scenario, today’s entrepreneurs are dealing with more complexity and facing new challenges when it comes to sourcing finance for their business ventures.