S.L. 451.3 Art. 6D

For the purpose of establishment in Malta, a European Professional Card shall not provide an automatic right to practise a particular profession if there are registration requirements or other control procedures already in place in the Malta before a European Professional Card is introduced for that profession.

(7) The relevant designated authority shall be responsible for dealing with IMI files and issuing European Professional Cards. The relevant designated authority shall ensure an impartial, objective and timely processing of applications for European Professional Cards. Designated authorities and the National Assistance Centre shall inform citizens, including prospective applicants, about the functioning and the added value of a European Professional Card for the professions for which it is available.

(8) Designated authorities may charge fees to issue a European Professional Card, provided such fees shall be reasonable, proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the designated authority and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a European Professional Card.