Malta offers a robust and flexible escrow service environment, primarily facilitated by licensed trustees and fiduciary companies under the regulation of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

This ensures credibility, reliability, and adherence to strict confidentiality and asset segregation requirements.

Acumum Trustees & Fiduciaries Limited is such a licensed trustee and fiduciary company, established in 2012. Acumum Trustees’ licence and clean conduct can be seen on the MFSA’s Financial Services Register here.

Escrow services are designed to provide security and risk mitigation for parties engaged in commercial and non-commercial transactions, especially where parties may not be familiar with each other’s business practices.

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PARTY AGENT–
ACUMUM TRUSTEES &
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Escrow services are provided by licensed entities, such as Acumum Trustees & Fiduciaries Limited, acting as neutral intermediaries. Acumum as the escrow agent holds funds, assets, or documents on behalf of transacting parties, ensuring that contractual conditions are met before the release or transfer of assets.

ESCROW AGREEMENT

The arrangement is governed by a formal escrow agreement. This document outlines the terms, conditions, and procedures for the operation of the escrow, including the criteria for releasing the held assets.

WIDE RANGE OF
APPLICATIONS

Escrow services in Malta are used for:

• Transfers of securities, shares, or equity
• Intellectual property and domain name transfers
• Financing and security transactions
• Asset purchases, mortgages and sales
• Safe-keeping of valuable documents or collectibles

Escrow services are typically used in a number of sectors such as aviation, corporate, project finance, maritime, amongst others.

RISK REDUCTION

Escrow mechanisms mitigate the risk of fraud or non-fulfilment by ensuring that assets are only released when all agreed-upon conditions are satisfied, often verified by Acumum as the escrow agent or an independent expert.

CUSTOMISATION AND
FLEXIBILITY

Escrow services are highly customisable to meet the specific needs of each transaction, providing tailored solutions for both local and international deals.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND
SEGREGATION

Trust and escrow arrangements in Malta are subject to stringent confidentiality rules, and assets held in escrow are segregated from the personal assets of the trustee or escrow agent.

The parties agree on the terms and appoint Acumum as the licensed escrow agent.

The grantor transfers the funds or assets to Acumum as the escrow agent.

Acumum as the escrow agent verifies compliance with the contract terms.

Upon satisfaction of all conditions, Acumum as the escrow agent releases the funds or assets to the grantee.

Regulatory Framework

The MFSA regulates trustee and fiduciary companies, ensuring that escrow services are conducted with integrity and in accordance with Maltese law.

The legal framework provides for the establishment and operation of trusts and fiduciary relationships, under which escrow services are
offered.

Malta’s escrow offering is well-suited for safeguarding interests in complex, high-value, or cross-border transactions, providing a secure, regulated, and customisable solution for parties seeking to mitigate transactional risks.

If you would like to know more about Acumum’s escrow and security arrangements services, please contact us.