S.L. 441.7 Art. 10Applicant’s eligibility.

(1) A natural person shall be eligible to carry out a commercial activity listed and, or referred to in Part II of the First Schedule, provided that such person is:

(a) of a legal age to carry out such activity; and

(b) a citizen of Malta or of a Member State.

(2) A legal person shall be eligible to carry out a commercial activity listed and, or referred to in Part II of the First Schedule:

Provided that the legal person is registered in Malta, or incorporated under the law of a Member State, or have its statutory domicile, central administration or main place of business in a Member State.

(3) Any other natural person who is not a citizen of Malta or of a Member State shall be eligible to carry out a commercial activity listed and, or referred to in Part II of the First Schedule, provided that such person:

(a) is of a legal age to carry out such activity; and

(b) is in possession of a valid work permit issued by the Employment Training Corporation or competent authority vested with the remit to issue such permit: Provided that the permit specifically allows the carrying out of the commercial activity indicated in the relevant application or the notice form.

(4) Where applicable, the person carrying out the commercial activity, and, or his employees, shall possess the required qualifications as it may be prescribed.