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Advantages of member firm
Why Become a Member
Firm of the Malta Institute of Accountants?
Membership with the MIA provides a powerful platform for representation, giving firms a collective voice, greater influence and active participation in shaping the regulatory and professional landscape, while ensuring their interests are effectively heard, protected, promoted, and advanced at both professional and wider industry levels globally.
Strong Representation & Collective Voice
The MIA acts as the collective voice of the accountancy profession in Malta. By joining, a firm becomes part of a recognised body that represents its views to government, regulators and policymakers, both locally and internationally across key strategic forums.
This is particularly important when new laws, regulations, or professional standards are being developed, as the Institute is able to influence decisions in favour of its member firms and the wider profession at national and international levels.
Engagement in Industry Developments
Member firms are kept involved in key industry developments through consultation, discussion, and meaningful input into shaping the future of the profession.
The MIA provides a powerful platform for representation, ensuring that firms have a collective voice, greater influence and active involvement in shaping the regulatory and professional landscape.
Greater Influence Through Membership
Representation through the MIA gives firms a stronger, more influential voice than they would have individually. Membership ensures their concerns and opinions are amplified and more likely to be taken into account collectively.
Advocacy for the Profession & Industry
The MIA actively advocates for the interests of member firms, promoting fair and balanced regulation, improved business and operating conditions, and the sustainable growth of the accountancy profession. This helps create a stable, supportive, and competitive environment in which firms can operate effectively.
Member Firm
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Eligibility Criteria
A legal person or a firm shall be eligible to be admitted as a Member Firm if the below criteria are fulfilled at the time of admission and during the entire term of membership:
- The said legal person or firm is registered with the Accountancy Board in accordance with the Accountancy Profession Act (Cap. 281 of the Laws of Malta);
- The said registration has not been suspended, revoked or withdrawn by the Accountancy Board; and
- All individuals within the legal person or firm who have a voting right or individuals who fall under the definition of “Principal” as provided for in the Accountancy Profession Act (Cap. 281 of the Laws of Malta), who are eligible to be Members of the Institute, are registered with the Institute as Members.
Provided that in duly justified circumstances, the Council may waive fulfillment of the above criteria.
Benefits and Obligations of Membership
Refer to the following link to view the Benefits and Obligations associated with membership.
Designation
A member firm can describe itself as a Member Firm of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
Proof of Membership
A Certificate of Membership will be issued upon approval.
Applying for Member Firm
Fill in and submit the following form.
An initial registration fee and subscription fee for the year need to be paid after submission of the application form. Vetted application forms (after settlement of payment) are subject to Council’s approval. A formal notification will be sent to you to communicate Council’s decision.
Applicable Fees (Registration)
- Initial registration fee (non-refundable): €125
- Subscription fee for the year of entry (refundable if application is not approved) covering the period from the date of application till 31 December: €370
Applicable Fees (Annual subscription fee)
Subscription fee for a calendar year: €370 due for payment by 31 January of each year.
Applicable Fees (Readmission)
- Readmission fee (non-refundable): €125
- Subscription fee for the year of readmission (refundable if application is not approved) covering the period from the date of application till 31 December: €370
- Any subscription fees or sums due prior to cessation from membership.
Member Firms are regulated by the Statute and Bye Law 1: Member and Member Firms Bye-Law. For more detailed information about firm membership, kindly refer to both the Statute and the Bye-Law.