Family. Business. Future. 2026 Kick-Off
Get trained, get funded: Make the most of Family Business Office incentives to strengthen your family business in 2026.
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 17:15 – 20:00
Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre, Triq il-Labour, Zejtun, ZTN 2401
Setting the Direction for Family Businesses in 2026
As family businesses plan for the year ahead, access to the right incentives, structured support, and informed guidance play a critical role in long-term success. The Family. Business. Future. 2026 Kick-Off brings together registered family businesses, those considering registration, and professional advisors for an evening focused on making effective use of the Family Business Office (FBO) Act and available incentives from Malta Enterprise.
Hosted by the FBO, this event provides practical insight into how family businesses can:
• Strengthen governance and succession planning
• Integrate incentives into strategic priorities
• Access professional guidance in a collaborative environment The evening combines insightful discussion with informal networking and direct access to FBO staff
Why Attend?
• Understand available incentives and schemes
Learn about how to use the incentives offered through the Family Business Office and Malta Enterprise and how they can support your business’s growth, resilience, and continuity.
• Learn from experience
Gain practical insights from family businesses and professionals who have successfully accessed incentives and support and discover the strategies they used.
• Strengthen strategic planning
Learn how incentives, governance, and succession planning align with long-term business objectives and how to apply them effectively
• Connect with the FBO community
Engage with family businesses, advisors those shaping and supporting Malta’s family business ecosystem, while receiving practical training on making the most of available resources.
What to Expect?
• A welcome aperitivo and informal networking session
• An insights session and panel discussion featuring representatives from the Family Business Office, Malta Enterprise, family business owners, and corporate service providers
• Discussion on incentives relevant to family businesses, lessons from recent uptake, and priorities for 2026
• Open networking and consultation opportunities, including guidance on FBO registration and next steps
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
• Family businesses registered with the Family Business Office
• Family businesses considering registration
• Corporate Service Providers, including accountants, lawyers, notaries, and advisors supporting family-owned enterprises
What’s in it for you?
• Incentives are a strategic tool for family business continuity
• Registered family businesses are increasingly benefiting from structured support
• Early planning improves access, impact, and long-term outcomes
• The Family Business Office provides guidance and a point of contact for ongoing support
Register Your Interest
Attendance is limited, and seats are filling up.
Early registration is encouraged for family businesses and Corporate Service Providers seeking to make informed and effective use of FBO support and incentives in 2026.
Family. Business. Future.
Family Business Office 2026 Kick-Off
Strengthening Family Business Legacy
Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Time: 17:15 – 20:00
Location: Malta Business Registry, AM Business Centre, Żejtun
Kick off 2026 with insight, connection, and practical guidance. Join the Family Business Office, the Malta Business Registry, and key stakeholders for an evening focused on incentives, governance, and long-term continuity for family-run enterprises.
This event is open to registered family businesses, those in the process of registration, and families exploring how structured support can strengthen their future.
17:15 – 17:50 | Guest Arrival & Welcome Networking
Guests are welcomed with prosecco and light refreshments.
- Registration and check-in
- Informal networking with fellow family business owners and professionals
17:50 – 18:00 | Call to Attention
The moderator formally opens the session and sets the scene for the evening, allowing time for late arrivals to be seated.
18:00 – 18:10 | Opening Remarks
Dr Joseph Gerada, Regulator, Family Business Office
An overview of:
- The strength and continuity of Malta’s family businesses
- Key milestones achieved in 2025
- Why governance, resilience, and succession planning are essential for the year ahead
18:10 – 18:45 | Panel Discussion
Funding, Support & Strategy: What Family Businesses Need to Know
A practical and forward-looking discussion on how family businesses can make effective use of incentives, advisory services, and structured planning in 2026.
Panel features representatives from:
- Family Business Office
- Malta Enterprise
- Malta Business Registry
- Corporate Service Provider
- A registered family business sharing real-world experience
Discussion highlights:
- Incentives and schemes available to family businesses
- Lessons learned from businesses already benefiting from support
- Key developments and opportunities expected in 2026
- Preparing today for sustainable, multi-generational success
18:45 – 19:00 | Moderated Q&A
An open question-and-answer session with panellists, addressing practical considerations around incentives, governance, succession, and registration.
19:00 – 20:00 | Networking Drinks & Conversations
Continue discussions in a relaxed setting.
- Networking drinks and light catering
- One-to-one conversations with Family Business Office representatives
- Guidance on registration, governance, and next steps
Why Attend
- Learn how incentives can support your family business in 2026
- Gain clarity on governance and succession planning
- Hear directly from businesses already benefiting from FBO support
- Build meaningful connections at the start of the business year
2026 starts here.
Join a growing community committed to continuity, collaboration, and long-term success.
Register now to secure your place.
Don’t miss the chance to secure your private one-to-one advisory session.
Email info.familybusiness@gov.mt now to pre-book with a Family Business Office representative.
