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Considering relocating your life or business to Cyprus or Malta? This article provides essential insights into living and working in these two Mediterranean island nations. Both attract millions of tourists with their beautiful weather and sea, and offer tax advantages for expats.
Read more: Cyprus vs. Malta: Key Differences for Relocation & Business
A complete guide for pensioners moving to Malta in 2026. Discover how the Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) offers a 15% flat tax rate, learn about the healthcare system (ranked 5th globally), and explore the practicalities of relocating to this English-speaking Mediterranean island.
Read more: Retiring to Malta: The Comprehensive Guide 2026
Malta's business sector is growing fast, and so is the complexity of its employment regulations. For entrepreneurs, understanding the Employment and Industrial Relations Act is crucial to avoid fines and build a stable team. Here is what you need to know about contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Read more: Employment Law in Malta: How to Protect Your Business
Malta offers a wide range of tax incentives in 2025 that many overlook – from sports courses for children to support for start-up investments and electric vehicles. Proper planning can save you real money. Here are the top 10 tax bonuses you need to know about, explained simply.
Read more: 10 Surprising Tax Benefits in Malta for 2025 That Even Locals Often Miss
Thinking of moving to Malta? This guide covers the essentials of the Maltese income tax system and social security requirements. With a booming job market in iGaming and Finance, plus attractive tax structures for entrepreneurs, Malta remains a top destination for international talent.
Read more: Relocating to Malta: Income Tax and Social Security Guide 2026
Article by Dr. Andreas Huebner: If you are moving to Malta for work, understanding the legal requirements for employment contracts is essential. While non-EU nationals require a specific residence permit to work, EU citizens enjoy a streamlined process involving simple registration. This guide covers the necessary authorities—including Identità and JobsPlus—and explains which country's laws apply to your contract.
Read more: Employment Contracts in Malta: Key Facts for Expats
Planning a move to Malta? Securing your residence documentation is a crucial first step. In this guide, we explain how to apply for your Maltese ID card (e-Residence document) and e-ID. We cover the necessary prerequisites, the application process, and how to ensure a smooth transition for EU nationals.
Read more: Moving to Malta: How to Apply for Your Maltese ID Card
Relocating to Malta with children? Navigating a new school system is one of the biggest challenges for expat parents. In this guide, we interview an expat teacher who made the move herself, offering insider tips on private schools, tuition fees, and settling in.
Read more: The Complete Guide to the Maltese School System for Expat Families
As more entrepreneurs relocate to Malta to establish substance for their companies, they inevitably enter the local social security system. But how does the Maltese state pension actually work? This guide explains the contribution caps, the benefits, and why the system is structurally different from other European jurisdictions.
Read more: State Pensions in Malta: How the System Works for Expats
While Malta's tax system often grabs the headlines, it is the island's lifestyle that truly convinces entrepreneurs to stay. From 300 days of sunshine to a thriving international business community, discover why moving to Malta is about more than just fiscal efficiency.
Read more: Why Entrepreneurs Are Moving to Malta (And It is Not Just for the Tax)
Moving to Malta is not just about tax efficiency; it is about the lifestyle. Having relocated here myself years ago, I know exactly what the transition feels like. From 300 days of sunshine to a thriving international business community, here is an honest look at life on the island.
Read more: Why Malta is the Best Place to Live in 2026
Many people relocating to Malta consider bringing their car with them. Given that vehicle prices on the island are significantly higher than in other countries, this often seems like a smart financial move. However, there are several crucial factors to weigh up before deciding to ship your vehicle.
Read more: Importing a Car to Malta – What You Need to Know
Relocating to Malta? You might be thinking about bringing your car with you. Before you ship your vehicle, you need to know about the local driving conditions, parking availability, and most importantly, the potentially steep registration tax that applies to imported vehicles.
Read more: Importing a Car to Malta: Be Prepared for High Taxes
Moving to Malta involves navigating a fast-paced real estate market. Whether you are looking to rent or buy, understanding the role of agents, the best times to look, and the hidden quirks of online listings is essential. Here is what you need to know about finding your ideal home on the island.
Read more: Living in Malta: A Guide to Renting and Buying Property
The iGaming sector is a cornerstone of the Maltese economy, and it is expanding rapidly. As more companies relocate their operations to the island, the demand for international talent is skyrocketing. From developers to support staff, opportunities are plentiful for those looking to advance their careers in the Mediterranean.
Read more: Malta's iGaming Industry is Booming – and Hiring
Are you tired of the constant hustle and grey skies? I know the feeling well from my time in London. Here is why I traded the big city rush for the Mediterranean lifestyle of Malta—and why I have not looked back since.
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Sun, sea, and sand are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of Malta. But this small Mediterranean island offers far more than just picturesque coastlines and 300 days of sunshine. From unique traditions and linguistic quirks to surprising social dynamics, here are 40 fascinating facts that reveal the real Malta beyond the tourist brochures.
Read more: 40 Things You Probably Did Not Know About Malta
Malta’s Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has announced a new task force to ensure international companies in Malta are playing by the rules. The initiative aims to tackle tax avoidance and ensure a level playing field for local businesses by targeting shell companies lacking genuine economic substance.
Read more: Finance Minister Scicluna Warns Against Misuse of Malta Companies
In a recently published statement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Maltese government's work. The island's stable economic growth is attributed largely to effective governance, ongoing structural reforms, and the strengthening of both the public and private sectors. However, the report also highlights key infrastructure challenges that must be addressed to sustain this success.
Read more: IMF Commends Malta's Economic Governance
Property prices in Malta seem to know no limits, having almost doubled in recent years. With the highest price growth rates in the EU, locals and investors alike are asking: is a crash imminent? We look at why experts believe the market remains stable.
Read more: Crash in Malta – Is the Island Heading for a Property Bubble?
A recent business trip to Switzerland highlighted the stark contrast between the cold north and Malta's booming economy. From record-low unemployment to a thriving tourism sector, here is why the island nation continues to attract international business and expats alike.
Read more: Malta’s Economy: On a Steady Growth Path
According to the European Commission's 31st Annual Report on Monitoring the Application of EU Law, Malta has been recognised as one of the most compliant Member States in the bloc. With one of the lowest numbers of infringement proceedings, the island nation secured second place, highlighting its commitment to aligning with European standards.
Read more: Malta Ranks Second in EU for Regulatory Compliance
Relocating to Malta involves more than just moving boxes; you also need to get connected. For our clients—especially digital nomads and international entrepreneurs—a reliable mobile connection is essential. Here is an overview of the providers and what you need to know about contracts versus prepaid options.
Read more: Mobile Phone Contracts in Malta: A Guide to Local Providers
Malta's public transport system has undergone significant changes in recent years. From the controversial Arriva era to the introduction of the Tallinja Card, getting around the island has evolved. Here is everything you need to know about the current bus system and fares.
Read more: Public Transport in Malta: The Tallinja Card Explained
The dream of emigration is cherished by many people who imagine a better life in the sun. Those who have chosen Malta as a destination for their emigration should be aware of the reality of life on the island. The law firm Dr. Werner & Partner has been active in Malta for many years. As […]
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If you are considering a career in Malta, the country offers an attractive package for highly qualified professionals with competitive salaries and favorable tax rates. This refers to the “Highly Qualified Persons Rules” (SL 123.126), which allow for a flat tax rate of 15%. Important advantages: Flat tax rate of 15%: Applies to income from […]
Read more: Top careers in Malta with special tax rates: Is your profession included? Summer, sun, beach: when people think of Malta, vacation feelings immediately come to mind. But the small Mediterranean island has much more to offer than just its picturesque coastlines and 300 days of sunshine a year. From traditions and language skills to unique social dynamics, Malta offers a wealth of interesting facts and stories that […]
Read more: 40 Things You Did Not Know About Malta
A fully-fledged EU Member state with a strong economy, stable political and social environment, and a welcoming business scene, it has become a prime jurisdiction for foreign investment and entrepreneurs. But what about living in Malta? If you are thinking about starting a business, applying for a Maltese passport under the Citizenship by Investment Scheme, or […]
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You probably know the situation: you have a customer appointment that you would like to hold in a relaxed atmosphere. A lunch or coffee is a good alternative to an office appointment to hold a business meeting. Malta is known for its outstanding cuisine and offers many excellent restaurant options for business lunches. But which […]
Read more: The 7 Best Restaurants in Malta for Business Meetings Businesses in Malta are constantly on the rise. Whether it being because of the favourable tax regimes, or for the island’s atmosphere, the fact still remains that businesses are spreading faster than ever. This is precisely why, prospective business owners should at the very least have a brief understanding of what the employment laws in […]
Read more: Navigating Employment Law in Malta: How to Protect Your Business
Explanation of the importance of having a Bank account in Malta The expansion of the Maltese economy in the past few years has led to an increase in the demand for banking services here in Malta. Consequently, number of existing banks and other Financial institutions had to adapt to conform with such new norms and […]
Read more: The Benefits of using a professional service to open a bank account in Malta
Working by the Mediterranean, English in daily life and family alongside you: how the Nomad Residence Permit gives eligible remote workers a route to Malta, with tax benefits and practical preparation.
Read more: Perfect for digital nomads: Working and living in Malta with the Nomad Residence Permit
On February 16, 2023, Portugal’s Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced that Portugal would end its popular Golden Visa programme. Introduced in 2012 to combat the financial crisis, the Golden Visa programme allowed non-EU citizens who made an investment in Portugal to stay permanently. And this appears to have worked: Since 2012, 12,000 people have moved […]
Read more: Portugal intends to end its Golden Visa – everything existing and new investors need to know
Usually experienced entrepreneurs invest in Malta because they understand the numerous benefits that Malta offers to develop the foreign investments, but it is not a general rule. Those who have invested in Malta, agree that Malta offers a great deal more than simply holiday home and villa investment opportunities. Because of Malta’s geographic location, investors […]
Read more: Top industries to invest in Malta and other opportunities the future holds
When you think about moving to another country, you usually wonder how high the cost of living is. This is also an important factor to consider when moving to Malta. Depending on where you lived before, Malta can seem either more expensive or cheaper. But what is more important is the cost of living in […]
Read more: Cost of living in Malta – rent, food and doctorsMalta has had interesting ups and downs with the public transport system in the last few years. When the Arriva group reformed the public transport in Malta in 2011 the opinions of the Maltese were mixed. Especially the bus drivers were not happy about the changes, and they would have preferred keeping the old system […]
Read more: Malta’s new bus fare system – The Tallinja cardOver the centuries the island nation in the heart of the Mediterranean has become a bastion for many nations to use the island as a strategic military position. The first fortifications were built in 1450 BC – walls to protect villages. Over the centuries the Maltese built walled cities, forts, citadels, towers, defensive installations and […]
Read more: Towers and Fortifications in MaltaMalta is not only popular for the hot weather in summer and great economic situation, it is also a popular destination for scuba divers. There are many diving schools, and it is possible to obtain many different certificates. Malta has particularly clear waters, and very diverse underwater landscape and sea life. You can find reefs, […]
Read more: Scuba diving in Malta – popular spots around the islandsOver the centuries the Maltese cuisine has been greatly influenced by neighbouring cultures and nations that occupied the islands. The main style is Mediterranean, but it has strong influences from Italian, Middle Eastern, Arabic and British cuisine. Despite the small size of Malta there are even regional specialties, such as Gozo cheeselets. Many vegetables are […]
Read more: Maltese cuisine – Traditional dishes of MaltaThe independent research centre Numbeo has recently conducted a survey comparing the health care systems in the world. According to the survey Malta’s health care system was ranked on the 2nd place in Europe. France was ranked on the first place, with a health care index score of 82.95, closely followed by Malta with 82.18 […]
Read more: Health care system in Malta ranked 2nd in EuropeThe island Sicily is the closest neighbour to Malta and Gozo. The largest of the Italian islands is situated around 90km north of Malta, and due to its proximity it is one of the most important trade partners of Malta. Many foodstuffs and goods in Malta have been imported from Sicily, and the island has […]
Read more: Malta and Sicily – How is Malta connected to the island?Malta is famous for its hot summers and all the great summer activities that come with it. But what about the winter? Many people just come to stay for the summer, and they leave again before the winter starts. However, the islands have a lot to offer in the colder season, even though the winter […]
Read more: Winter in Malta – What do when it gets coldThe IIP (Individual Investor Programme) of Malta offers non-European nationals the opportunity to acquire the Maltese citizenship. This citizenship can be acquired by individuals and their immediate families if a contribution is made to aid the development of Malta. Not everyone can apply for the programme, and nationals of Iran, Afghanistan and North Korea are […]
Read more: Obtaining Maltese citizenship with the Individual Investor ProgrammeThe film industry in Malta is a small yet famous sector of the Maltese economy. The Maltese islands have served as filming locations for many international movies. The latest Hollywood movie has just finished filming. The movie By The Sea is produced by Angelina Jolie, and she and her husband Brad Pitt are the two […]
Read more: Filming of By the Sea in Malta – Angelina Jolie thanks GozitanseCommerce has become a very important factor for retailers and online retailers across the globe. The market for global online retail has been growing on an average of 18% per year. In comparison, sales conducted through other channels are only growing by 1.3%. This means that more and more people are utilising the Internet to […]
Read more: Malta’s new eCommerce strategy – Online shopping on the riseThere are a number of different banks operating in Malta. Some of them are of Maltese origin, others are branches of larger international banks. Today, I would like to introduce to you some of the more popular banks for businesses in Malta, and I would like to give you some information about what is needed […]
Read more: Overview of the banks in Malta and how to open a business bank accountMalta’s leading Internet and telephony provider, Melita, has announced that their project to double the data centre capacity is expected to go live in early 2015. They are also planning to increase the data colocation services of the company tenfold. The new data centre in Malta is part of a €60 million investment that is […]
Read more: Melita plans to double the data centre capacity in MaltaIt is the first time that four major productions are all being shot at the same time in Malta. This is a major boost for the film industry on the islands, and puts Malta even more into the spotlight as a great shooting location. Clavius: the biblical drama featuring Joseph Finnes and Tom Felton is […]
Read more: 4 movies that are currently being shot in MaltaSmartCity Malta is located in Kalkara, on the east-coast of Malta, just south of Valletta and the Three Cities. The development of the technology park started in 2008, and the first offices were completed in 2010. The project should be completed in 2021. The idea of this township is to create an area dedicated to […]
Read more: SmartCity Malta – The future at your doorstepMalta offers its visitors not only temples that are older than the pyramids and the smallest capital in the world, but also a lot of fun. On our website you can find some background information about the history of Malta, the population and the economy. With this in mind, Malta seems to be a very […]
Read more: Brad Pitt and Popeye in Malta: the most popular filming locations in MaltaItaly is the closest European neighbour to Malta. We all can think of something when we hear the name Italy, as Italy is just much larger and more present than Malta. These two EU states are connected in many ways, and in today’s post I would like to illuminate some of these points in more […]
Read more: Malta and Italy: a close connection between the two neighbouring countriesYou may have already heard, that it is possible to ‘buy’ a Maltese passport. Non-EU individuals can obtain a Maltese citizenship. However, it is not just a matter of money, there are also strict requirements on who can obtain a Maltese passport. It is basically not just the purchase (even though it does not come […]
Read more: The Malta Individual Investor Programme (IIP)There are many tourists on the island enjoying the summer in Malta. Who would not if they had 12 hours of sunlight and temperatures above 30° every day? But even in Malta the weather can be bad every now and then. I am not talking about the sudden thunderstorms that flood the streets, but the sandstorms […]
Read more: Sandstorms in Malta – Even in Malta the weather can be badIn today’s post I would like to talk a little bit about the capital of Malta. Maybe you did not know it yet, but Valletta is the smallest capital in Europe. It is safe to say that this tiny city is a living monument of architecture. And this is the reason why Valletta was declared […]
Read more: Valletta – The capital of MaltaWhat is the small Mediterranean island actually known for? Language schools, a sunny climate and increasingly also for the tax relief programs. However, many entrepreneurs who are thinking about settling in Malta do not know that Melita offers the fastest Internet connections in Malta. Melita is the largest Telecommunications- and Internet service provider offering connection […]
Read more: Melita offers the fastest Internet in MaltaA client who wants to move to Malta to lower his personal tax burden recently asked me what to expect when moving to Malta. A move to Malta is not only interesting for companies, but also for individuals. It can be worth it for individuals to profit from the non-dom status. It is also interesting […]
Read more: Cost of living in Malta – What to expectAs a resident of Sliema, Malta, I can tell you that water and electricity are comparatively expensive by European standards. Especially when compared with Germany or the United Kingdom. However, there is a simple explanation for this. Malta is one of the most arid countries in the world, and has to import water, as reverse […]
Read more: Cost of water and electricity in MaltaWhen forming a Maltese company there are many standard procedures that must be followed, but they have become second nature to me since I have started working for Dr. Werner & Partner. There is of course the registration and tax advice, but when forming a new company there are other factors to consider as well. […]
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