Notice: The Office of the Co-operatives has been relocated to the Malta Business Registry
16 April 2026
The Co-operatives Board and the Registrar of Companies hereby notify the general public that, with effect from 13th April 2026, the Office of the Co-operatives has been relocated to the Malta Business Registry.
This transition has been undertaken to enhance the efficiency of the registration process of co-operatives, as well as to streamline ongoing reporting requirements.
The Co-operatives Board further informs the public that all registrations and filings of notifications may now be carried out through the BAROS system. If you opt for this option, please contact MBR’s ICT Support Unit on .
For any queries or assistance, the designated contact persons are:
Co-Operatives Board;
Ms Natalie Farrugia; and
Mr Damian Borg George.
The new email address is .
The Co-operatives Board registered address has also changed to Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun. ZTN 2401.
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Monday – Thursday: 09:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 14:30
Friday: CLOSED
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