S.L. 463.3 ст. 10Assistance for improvementinthe quality of products.

Where the Corporation is satisfied that a small or medium size undertaking carrying on or intending to carry out a qualifying activity that may contribute to the economic development of Malta requires assistance to -

(a) achieve a recognised quality certification related to processes, products or services;

(b) achieve a recognised environmental certification;

(c) adopt an operations manual or to acquire a franchise licence;

(d) undertake a due diligence exercise leading to the acquisition of a licence required for participation in a value chain;

(e) acquire a quality mark, the Corporation may, in accordance with the Guidelines, assist such an undertaking with a tax deduction equivalent to one hundred and fifty per cent (150%) of the eligible expenditure incurred up to a maximum expenditure of twenty thousand euro (€20,000): Provided that applications for assistance under this regulation shall reach the Corporation by not later than the 31st December, 2013.