Company service provider authorisation (Class A, B, or C) (Malta)
The Company service provider authorisation (Class A, B, or C) is issued by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under Company Service Providers Act (Cap. 529). It is a national licence: it does not give a passport to other EU/EEA states. Ownership changes need the regulator's approval before completion.
At a glance
| Official name | Company service provider authorisation (Class A, B, or C)1 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | CSP · CSP licence · Malta CSP licence · Malta company service provider licence · MFSA CSP authorisation · Malta Class A CSP authorisation · Malta corporate services licence |
| Issued by | Malta Financial Services Authority |
| Jurisdiction | Malta |
| Licence family | Trust and corporate service provider (TCSP) |
| Legal basis | Company Service Providers Act (Cap. 529)1 |
| Passporting | Domestic only |
What it lets you do
| Trust and company services | Forming companies, acting as or arranging directors, nominee shareholders and trustees, and providing a registered office. |
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Where it is valid
Buying a company that already holds it
Prior approval required. Acquiring or increasing a qualifying holding needs the MFSA's prior approval. For payment and e-money institutions the Financial Institutions Act sets the thresholds at 20%, 30% and 50%; for banks the Banking Act adds a 60-working-day assessment period that can be extended.2
TCSP in other countries
| Country | Licence | Regulator | Min. capital | Application fee | Statutory time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman Islands | Trust Licence / Nominee Trust Company LicenceTrust Licence / Nominee Trust Company Licence under the Banks and Trust Companies Act | CIMA | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cyprus | Administrative Services Provider (ASP) authorisation | CySEC | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Estonia | Authorisation for providing trust and company services | FIU | n/a | EUR 345 | ~2.8 mo |
| Malta | Company service provider authorisation (Class A, B, or C) | MFSA | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Netherlands | Trust office licence (Vergunning trustkantoor) | DNB | n/a | EUR 4,500 | n/a |
| Seychelles | International Corporate Service Provider (ICSP) LicenceInternational Corporate Service Provider (ICSP) Licence under the International Corporate Service Providers Act 2003 | FSA | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Singapore | Trust Company Licence | MAS | n/a | SGD 1,000 | n/a |
| Switzerland | Trustee licence | FINMA | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Values come from each licence's page, where every figure has its source.
Sources
- Laws of Malta (PDF) · retrieved 2026-09-24
- Laws of Malta (PDF) · retrieved 2026-09-24
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