Can I use the Small Claims Tribunal for a dispute with a Maltese business?

The Small Claims Tribunal in Malta, established to provide a faster and more accessible route for lower-value civil disputes without necessarily needing a lawyer, generally handles monetary claims up to a specific statutory limit, which is periodically reviewed and adjusted, so it would be worth confirming the current exact threshold, since claims exceeding it would need to go through the ordinary courts instead, typically the Small Claims Tribunal or the Court of Magistrates (Civil) depending on amount. The process is designed to be relatively simple and informal compared to full civil litigation, often without the need for extensive procedural steps, making it a genuinely practical option for disputes like unpaid invoices, minor contractual disagreements, or similar modest commercial disputes with a business, provided your specific claim amount and type falls within its jurisdiction. Before filing, it is worth checking the current monetary limit and confirming your specific dispute type is one the tribunal accepts, since certain categories of dispute may be excluded regardless of the amount involved, and a lawyer or the tribunal registry itself can confirm this for your specific situation.