Family Business Office to hold Gozo forum focused on governance, succession and growth

The Family Business Office (FBO) will host the Family Business Forum Gozo 2025 on Thursday, 27th November 2025, at the Gozo Innovation Hub in Xewkija, bringing together Gozitan business owners, successors and advisors for an afternoon of discussions on governance and long-term sustainability.

The event forms part of the national SME strategy and will feature input from the FBO’s Regulator Joseph Gerada as well as representatives from the Gozo Business Chamber, Malta Enterprise, Invest Gozo and the Malta Chamber of Commerce.

Dr Gerada emphasised the value of formal registration with the FBO, noting that registered family businesses gain access to advisory support, incentives, and clearer succession planning frameworks.

“Family businesses are the backbone of Malta’s economy, and we are here to support them,” he said.

Registered family businesses are currently eligible for:

• Advisory grants of up to €20,000 for governance, strategic development, and succession consultancy
• Mediation support grants of up to €2,500
• Enhanced access to the Micro Invest scheme, with improved thresholds
• Reduced stamp duty and capital gains exemptions on intra-family business transfers, subject to conditions

The forum will include discussions on governance and growth, case studies from Gozitan family enterprises, Q&A sessions with regulators and industry leaders, and networking opportunities. Attendees may also book one-to-one advisory meetings with the FBO team for guidance on incentives and registration.

Attendance is free but capacity is limited.

Click here or call +356 2219 6167 to register.

The Family Business Office operates under the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects and provides financial incentives and advisory services aimed at strengthening the continuity and competitiveness of Malta’s family-run enterprises.