This document introduces Malta's Notified AIF regime, an alternative to licensing an alternative investment fund (AIF) that provides a quicker route to market. Key points: 1) The Notified AIF regime allows an EEA-passported AIF manager to notify Malta's financial regulator (MFSA) of an unlicensed AIF being marketed to professional investors, avoiding duplicative regulation of the fund. 2) The notification process involves submitting documents including a compliant prospectus and declarations about ongoing compliance with rules. The fund is then added to Malta's Notified AIF list within 10 days. 3) Advantages of the Notified AIF regime include reliance on the regulated A