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Note 13 - Related Party Transactions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements |
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] | NOTE 13 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS United Systems Milestone Scientific has a manufacturing agreement with United Systems (whose controlling shareholder, Tom Cheng, is a significant stockholder of Milestone Scientific), the principal manufacturers of its handpieces, pursuant to which it manufactures products under specific purchase orders, but without minimum purchase commitments. Purchases from this manufacturer were approximately $373,000 and $549,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Purchases from this manufacturer were approximately $1,200,000 and $1,100,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Milestone Scientific owed this manufacturer approximately $365,000 and $943,000, respectively, which is included in accounts payable, related party on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In February 2019, Milestone Scientific Board of Directors granted United Systems 285,714 shares of stock at $0.35 or $100,000 for consulting services. These shares were issued July 2019. On April 29, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the purchase of United Systems accounts receivable ( $370,260 ) See Note 6. Milestone China As of September 30, 2020, Milestone Scientific owned a 40% interest in Milestone China. See Note 6. Other As of September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, Milestone Scientific had deferred compensation for the previous Chief Executive Officer of Wand Dental of approximately of and $308,000 and $380,000, respectively which is included accrued expenses related party. In August 2016, K. Tucker Andersen, a significant stockholder of Milestone Scientific, entered into an agreement with Milestone Scientific to provide financial and business strategic services. Expenses recognized on this agreement were $25,000 , and $75,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. In January 2017, Milestone Scientific entered into a twelve -month agreement with Innovest S.p.A., a significant stockholder of Milestone Scientific, to provide consulting services. This agreement will renew for successive twelve -month terms unless terminated by Innovest S.p.A or Milestone Scientific. Expenses recognized on this agreement were $20,000 and $60,000 for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. This agreement was terminated September 30, 2020. The Director of Clinical Affairs' royalty fee was approximately $61,000 and $92,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Director of Clinical Affairs' royalty fee was approximately $158,000 and $292,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, Milestone Scientific expensed consulting fees to the Director of Clinical Affairs of $39,000 and $117,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Milestone Scientific owed the Director Clinical Affairs for royalties of approximately $80,000 and $390,000, respectively, which is included in accounts payable, related party and accrued expense, related party.

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