MLT FSA CSP Authorization Conversion

Published on: Jun 5, 2025

On Jun. 2, MLT FSA issued circular for company service providers.

  • MLT FSA issued circular for Class B CSPs clarified Act X re authorization conversion.
  • Intended for currently authorized Under Threshold Class B CSPs post Act X of 2025.
  • Follows MLT FSA May 2025 issued circular re company services providers act #255074.
  • Overview
  • Steps for authorized Under Threshold Class B CSP that intend to convert authorization to become Limited Company Service Provider or Restricted Company Service Provider.
  • Re Limited Company Service Providers, to streamline process prepared template letter for individuals intending to formally submit intent to be reclassified, submission should reach the MLT FSA by Sep. 30, 2025, for it to process this before the year end.
  • Re Restricted Company Service Provider more detailed information, steps provided.
  • Prior to submitting Notification form, currently authorized individuals must submit formal request by email asking to voluntarily cancel authorization per Rule Book rules.
  • Only once MLT FSA determines surrender process finalized, they may then proceed to submit Notification Form to effectively become a Restricted Company Service Provider.
  • Effectiveness
  • Request for Conversion from Authorised Company Service Provider to Limited Company Service Provider letter to be submitted by Sep. 30, 2025.
Regulators
MLT FSA
Entity Types
Corp; Fiduciary
Reference
Cir, PR, 6/2/2025; Act X of 2025
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Registration/Licensing
Countries
Malta
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Jun 2, 2025
Effective Date
Sep 30, 2025
Rule ID
256989
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Jun 2, 2025
Report Section
EU