S.L. 595.27 Art. 2Interpretation. Cap. 386. 

(1) Any reference in this order to "the Act" shall be construed as a reference to the Companies Act and subject to the provisions of sub article (2), the provisions of article 2 of the Act shall also apply to this order.

(2) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires –

"Administration Act" means the Public Administration

Act;

"Agency" means the Malta Business Registry established by this order;

"Agency Agreement" means the agreement as provided for in article 30(1) of the Administration Act;

"MFSA" means the Malta Financial Services Authority;

"Minister" means the Minister responsible for the registration of commercial partnerships;

"Permanent Secretary" means the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for the Agency, if in office and if not in office, the Minister.