{"id":43884,"date":"2025-03-26T15:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/?post_type=country-guides&#038;p=43884"},"modified":"2026-08-21T14:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:53:37","slug":"malta","status":"publish","type":"country-guides","link":"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/nl\/country-guides\/malta\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hire, pay and move talent anywhere \u2014 compliantly | Access Financial\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsUQCdOelLE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"country-guide-details\"><div class=\"flag-container\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#flag-for-malta\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Malta<\/span><\/div><div class=\"details-inner\"><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Total population:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">~574,250 (2024)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Capital:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Valetta<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Currency<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Euro (EUR)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Total number of expats:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">~168,830 (29.4% of population, 2024)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Local Language(s):<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">English and Maltese<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Weather:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Mediterranean \u2013 hot, dry summers and mild winters. July average highs are around 30\u00b0C, and January lows around 10\u00b0C. Roughly 600mm of rain falls per year, mostly between October and March. Expect 300+ sunny days annually\r\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Biggest cities:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">St. Paul&#039;s Bay, Birkirkara, Mosta<\/span><\/div><hr><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Minimum salary levels<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\"><p>For 2026, the national minimum wage for full-time workers aged 18+ is \u20ac229.44 per week (approximately \u20ac994 per month)<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta is a small but vibrant island nation in the Mediterranean, known for its rich history, sunny climate, and friendly, English-speaking populace. Despite its size, Malta boasts a robust economy \u2014 particularly in iGaming, financial services, and technology \u2014 and a large international expat community relative to its population. Valletta is the capital, and larger urban centres include St Paul&#8217;s Bay, Birkirkara, Mosta, Sliema, and Qormi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Maltese and English are official languages, making the country particularly accessible for international workers. Approximately 29% of the population is foreign-born, and international teams integrate naturally. As an EU member state, Malta offers free movement to EU\/EEA\/Swiss nationals, while non-EU citizens require work authorisation through the Single Permit system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>This guide is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be viewed as legal or tax advice. The information discussed may change frequently, and Access Financial cannot guarantee that all content remains current at all times.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#48bb78;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f4fbf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/success-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71603\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">2026 Key Legislative Updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">National minimum wage rises to&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac229.44\/week<\/strong>&nbsp;from January 2026 (COLA increase of \u20ac4.66\/week). New parental tax bands introduced for resident parents of children under 18. All retirement pension income is fully tax-exempt from age 61. Miscarriage leave (7 days) and Special Parental Bereavement Leave (7 days) introduced. Highly Qualified Persons (HQP) and sectoral schemes consolidated under the new Highly Skilled Individuals Rules (LN 20 of 2026).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contracts\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maltese employment contracts define the terms of engagement \u2014 type, duration, notice, pay, and benefits. Employment relationships are governed by the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA) and are quite employee-protective. All employees are entitled to a written statement of conditions of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Contract Type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Key Features<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Indefinite<\/td><td>Indefinite<\/td><td>Open-ended; continues until terminated by either party with notice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fixed-Term (Definite)<\/td><td>Specified end date<\/td><td>Ends on a date or project completion; same statutory rights as indefinite employees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part-Time<\/td><td>Indefinite or fixed<\/td><td>Pro-rata rights equal to full-time; same hourly rate as a comparable full-timer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Casual \/ Reduced-Hours<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>Less than 8 hours\/week with one employer; limited social security coverage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#5ac3d8;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71605\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Fixed-Term to Indefinite \u2014 4-Year Rule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">If you are on a series of fixed-term contracts with the same employer for a combined period of&nbsp;<strong>4 years or more<\/strong>, the next renewal must be indefinite \u2014 unless the employer can demonstrate a genuine business reason to keep the arrangement temporary. Many international firms convert contractors to indefinite status earlier to retain talent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Your Contract Must Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns boxed-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory from Day One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job title and description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start date and contract duration (if fixed-term)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salary or pay rate and pay frequency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working hours and location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacation leave entitlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice period (both sides)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sick leave and sick pay entitlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probation period (typically 6 months)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Additional Clauses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confidentiality \/ NDA provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intellectual property assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statutory bonuses and weekly allowances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus and commission structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference to applicable Wages Council Order (WRO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disciplinary and grievance procedure reference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Hours &amp; Overtime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The typical full-time schedule in Malta is&nbsp;<strong>40 hours per week<\/strong>&nbsp;(usually 8 hours per day, 5 days a week). Many office jobs follow a roughly 8:30\/9:00 to 17:30\/18:00 schedule with a lunch break. As an EU country, Malta is subject to the Working Time Directive \u2014 an absolute maximum of 48 hours per week on average over a 17-week reference period. Employees can agree in writing to opt out of the 48-hour limit, but it is not common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard hours<\/td><td>40 hrs\/week<\/td><td>Stated in contract; typically 8 hrs\/day, Monday to Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum (WTD)<\/td><td>48 hrs\/week avg<\/td><td>Calculated over 17-week reference period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WTD opt-out<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><td>Must be voluntary and in writing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily rest<\/td><td>11 consecutive hrs<\/td><td>Per 24-hour period \u2014 mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly rest<\/td><td>24 hrs<\/td><td>Per 7-day period \u2014 typically Sunday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overtime pay<\/td><td>1.5\u00d7 (standard)<\/td><td>Time-and-a-half; higher rates often apply on Sundays\/Public Holidays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"working-hours\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Hours &amp; Overtime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Working Time Directive sets maximum hours, rest breaks, and entitlements. Overtime rates are often defined by sectoral Wages Council Orders (WROs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maximum weekly hours<\/td><td>48 hrs avg<\/td><td>17-week reference period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WTD opt-out<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><td>Must be in writing; voluntary; revocable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard full-time hours<\/td><td>40 hrs<\/td><td>Set by law; usually 8 hrs \u00d7 5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rest break (&gt;6 hrs)<\/td><td>15-min minimum<\/td><td>As per contract or WRO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily rest<\/td><td>11 consecutive hrs<\/td><td>Per 24-hour period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly rest<\/td><td>24 hrs<\/td><td>Per 7-day period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overtime rate<\/td><td>1.5\u00d7 standard<\/td><td>Time-and-a-half where no WRO applies; sectoral rates may differ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overtime tax relief<\/td><td>15% flat rate<\/td><td>First 100 hrs of overtime taxed at 15% if base salary under ~\u20ac20,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#48bb78;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f4fbf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/success-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71603\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Pay Transparency Directive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">Since 27 August 2025, Malta has implemented the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Job applicants can request details of the initial salary or salary range&nbsp;<strong>before commencing employment<\/strong>, along with relevant pay terms from any applicable collective agreement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"probation-period\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probation Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The default probation period in Malta is 6 months for most roles. For senior or executive positions, it may extend to 1 year by mutual agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Standard practice<\/th><th>Legal notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Typical duration<\/td><td>6 months<\/td><td>Default by statute; senior roles may extend to 12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notice during probation<\/td><td>1 week<\/td><td>Applies after the first month of employment; no notice required in the first month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reason for dismissal<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><td>Employer can terminate without cause (except discriminatory grounds)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day-one statutory rights<\/td><td>Full from day one<\/td><td>Minimum wage, holiday pay, anti-discrimination, pregnancy protection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"immigration\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immigration &amp; Work Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta operates a combined work-and-residence permit system known as the Single Permit. EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizens enjoy free movement; non-EU nationals require authorisation before starting work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#48bb78;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f4fbf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/success-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71603\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Pre-Departure Course \u2014 January 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">From January 2026, all first-time Single Permit applicants must complete a mandatory&nbsp;<strong>Pre-Departure Course (\u20ac250)<\/strong>, including English-language proficiency requirements. Suitability checks are stricter, but employers may renew TCN permits for longer than one year subject to conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EU vs Non-EU Citizens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizens can enter Malta with a passport or national ID card and start work immediately. They must register with Identit\u00e0 (formerly Identity Malta) within 3 months to obtain an EU Residence Registration Certificate and eResidence card. Non-EU nationals must secure a Single Permit before commencing work; the application is typically employer-sponsored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Visa \/ Permit Route<\/th><th>Min. Salary<\/th><th>Sponsor?<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single Permit (standard)<\/td><td>No statutory minimum<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 employer<\/td><td>1 year; renewable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Employee Initiative (KEI)<\/td><td>\u20ac45,000\/yr<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 employer<\/td><td>1 year; expedited (~5 working days)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Blue Card<\/td><td>~1.5\u00d7 average wage<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 employer<\/td><td>1\u20132 years; intra-EU mobility after 18 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT)<\/td><td>Sector-dependent<\/td><td>Group entity required<\/td><td>Up to 3 years (managers\/specialists)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Nomad Residence Permit<\/td><td>\u20ac2,700\/month<\/td><td>No (foreign employer)<\/td><td>1 year; renewable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Identit\u00e0 (Expatriates Unit), 2026. KEI salary threshold updated 1 August 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single Permit application<\/td><td>~\u20ac280.50<\/td><td>Includes residence card issue fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-Departure Course<\/td><td>\u20ac250<\/td><td>Mandatory for first-time applicants from Jan 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private health insurance (non-EU)<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>Min. \u20ac100,000 coverage required for permit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Residence Registration<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>EU\/EEA\/Swiss nationals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"leave\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave Entitlements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maltese statutory leave entitlements are generous. Most international employers offer enhanced benefits above the statutory floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Vacation Leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Entitlement<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory minimum<\/td><td>192 hrs (24 days)<\/td><td>Based on a 40-hr week; pro-rata for part-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026 total entitlement<\/td><td>216 hrs (27 days)<\/td><td>192 hrs + 24 hrs in lieu of 3 public holidays falling on weekends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market standard (professional)<\/td><td>25\u201328 days<\/td><td>Plus public holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacation pay rate<\/td><td>Normal remuneration<\/td><td>Must include regular allowances<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parental Leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Leave type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Pay<\/th><th>From<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maternity<\/td><td>18 weeks<\/td><td>Full pay (14 weeks) + \u20ac213.54\/wk (4 weeks)<\/td><td>Day one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paternity<\/td><td>10 working days<\/td><td>Full pay<\/td><td>Day one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parental Leave<\/td><td>4 months per parent<\/td><td>2 months paid (~\u20ac20\/day); 2 months unpaid<\/td><td>After 12 months service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miscarriage Leave<\/td><td>7 working days<\/td><td>Full pay<\/td><td>Day one (Jan 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Parental Bereavement Leave<\/td><td>7 working days<\/td><td>Full pay<\/td><td>Day one (Jan 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carer&#8217;s Leave<\/td><td>5 working days\/yr<\/td><td>Unpaid<\/td><td>Day one<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: DIER, Legal Notice 274 of 2025. Maternity benefit rate updated for 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sick Leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory entitlement<\/td><td>2 working weeks (80 hours) at full pay per year (where no WRO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First 3 days<\/td><td>Paid in full by employer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From day 4 onwards<\/td><td>Employer can offset Social Security sickness benefit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical certificate<\/td><td>Required from day one of absence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sectoral rules<\/td><td>Wages Council Orders (WROs) may grant longer sick leave<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: DIER. Sectoral WROs may apply more generous rules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"public-holidays\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Holidays 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta has 14 public holidays per year \u2014 these are in addition to your vacation leave. On these days, businesses close (except essential services). If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, an additional day is added to vacation leave entitlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Day<\/th><th>Holiday<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>New Year&#8217;s Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 February<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Feast of St Paul&#8217;s Shipwreck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19 March<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Feast of St Joseph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31 March<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Freedom Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 April<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Good Friday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 May<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Workers&#8217; Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7 June<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>Sette Giugno<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29 June<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Feast of St Peter and St Paul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15 August<\/td><td>Saturday<\/td><td>Feast of the Assumption<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 September<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Victory Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21 September<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Independence Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 December<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Immaculate Conception<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13 December<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>Republic Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25 December<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Christmas Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: DIER 2026 calendar. Three holidays fall on weekends, adding 24 hours to leave entitlement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"notice-periods\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice Periods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta sets statutory minimum notice periods by length of service for indefinite contracts. Many professional contracts specify longer notice for senior roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Length of service<\/th><th>Notice period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 month \u2013 6 months<\/td><td>1 week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;6 months \u2013 2 years<\/td><td>2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;2 \u2013 4 years<\/td><td>4 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;4 \u2013 7 years<\/td><td>8 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;7 \u2013 8 years<\/td><td>9 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;8 \u2013 9 years<\/td><td>10 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt;9 \u2013 10 years<\/td><td>11 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over 10 years<\/td><td>12 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Managerial contracts often stipulate 1\u20133 months notice. Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) is permitted. Source: Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"termination\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Termination &amp; Redundancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maltese employment law provides strong protection against unfair dismissal. Dismissals on indefinite contracts must follow fair processes and be supported by valid grounds (good and sufficient cause, redundancy, or reaching retirement age). Unfair dismissal cases are heard by the Industrial Tribunal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory severance<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No statutory redundancy pay in Malta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unfair dismissal compensation<\/td><td>Up to 6+ months&#8217; wages<\/td><td>Set by Industrial Tribunal; can be higher in certain cases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Redundancy rule<\/td><td>Last-in-first-out<\/td><td>Within the same role \/ department<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Re-engagement right<\/td><td>1 year<\/td><td>If position is filled again, the redundant employee must be offered re-engagement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unemployment benefit<\/td><td>~\u20ac500\u2013\u20ac600\/month<\/td><td>Limited duration; from Department of Social Security<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: EIRA, Department of Social Security 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#ed8936;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#fff8f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/warning-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71604\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Termination &amp; Statutory Bonuses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">On termination, employees are entitled to all accrued unused vacation, final wages, and pro-rated statutory bonuses (\u20ac135.10 in June and December) and weekly allowances (\u20ac121.16 in March and September) for 2026. Pregnancy-related dismissal is prohibited until 6 months after maternity leave.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"social-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social Security Contributions (locally called &#8220;national insurance&#8221;) fund pensions, healthcare, unemployment, and other benefits. Both employer and employee contribute equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#ed8936;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#fff8f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/warning-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71604\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>January 2026 Change \u2014 SSC Thresholds Updated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">SSC thresholds rose by approximately 3% from 1 January 2026. Maximum weekly contribution for employees born on or after 1 January 1962 is now&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac55.93\/week<\/strong>&nbsp;(up from \u20ac54.43 in 2025). Annual cap on contributory wages: \u20ac29,084.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employer Contributions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Contribution<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Threshold<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Class 1 SSC<\/td><td>10%<\/td><td>Up to \u20ac559.30\/wk basic wage<\/td><td>Capped at \u20ac55.93\/wk (\u20ac29,084\/yr cap)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maternity Leave Trust Fund<\/td><td>~0.3%<\/td><td>On basic wage<\/td><td>Funds national maternity benefit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational pension<\/td><td>Voluntary<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>From 2025, employers must offer enrolment; contributions not mandatory<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: MTCA \/ Department of Social Security, effective 1 January 2026. Self-occupied: Class 2 at 15% of net annual income, max \u20ac83.89\/wk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Contributions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Contribution<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Threshold<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Class 1 SSC \u2014 standard<\/td><td>10%<\/td><td>Of basic weekly wage, up to \u20ac559.30\/wk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class 1 SSC \u2014 maximum<\/td><td>\u20ac55.93\/wk<\/td><td>For wages above \u20ac29,084\/yr (born on\/after 1 Jan 1962)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class 2 (self-occupied)<\/td><td>15%<\/td><td>Of net annual income from previous year, max \u20ac83.89\/wk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SSC is deductible for income tax purposes. Source: MTCA 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"income-tax\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Malta tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Employees are taxed via the Final Settlement System (FSS), with tax withheld at source through monthly payroll. Tax rates differ by status \u2014 Single, Married, or Parent \u2014 with new Parental Tax Bands introduced from January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax Bands 2026 \u2014 Single<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Band<\/th><th>Annual Income<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Subtract<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0%<\/td><td>\u20ac0 \u2013 \u20ac12,000<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15%<\/td><td>\u20ac12,001 \u2013 \u20ac16,000<\/td><td>15%<\/td><td>\u20ac1,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25%<\/td><td>\u20ac16,001 \u2013 \u20ac60,000<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>\u20ac3,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35%<\/td><td>Above \u20ac60,000<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>\u20ac9,400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: MTCA 2026. Tax calculated on chargeable income after SSC deduction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax Bands 2026 \u2014 Married (Joint)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Band<\/th><th>Annual Income<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Subtract<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0%<\/td><td>\u20ac0 \u2013 \u20ac15,000<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15%<\/td><td>\u20ac15,001 \u2013 \u20ac23,000<\/td><td>15%<\/td><td>\u20ac2,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25%<\/td><td>\u20ac23,001 \u2013 \u20ac60,000<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>\u20ac4,550<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35%<\/td><td>Above \u20ac60,000<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>\u20ac10,550<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax Bands 2026 \u2014 Parent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Band<\/th><th>Annual Income<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Subtract<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0%<\/td><td>\u20ac0 \u2013 \u20ac13,000<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15%<\/td><td>\u20ac13,001 \u2013 \u20ac17,500<\/td><td>15%<\/td><td>\u20ac1,950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25%<\/td><td>\u20ac17,501 \u2013 \u20ac60,000<\/td><td>25%<\/td><td>\u20ac3,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35%<\/td><td>Above \u20ac60,000<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>\u20ac9,700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From January 2026, new bands for Married+1 child, Married+2 children, Parent+1, and Parent+2 categories. Source: MTCA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#5ac3d8;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71605\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Highly Skilled Individuals Rules (LN 20 of 2026) \u2014 15% Flat Rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">From January 2026, the HQP and related sectoral schemes are consolidated under the new&nbsp;<strong>Highly Skilled Individuals Rules<\/strong>. Minimum salary is \u20ac65,000 (rising by \u20ac10,000 every 5 years), the 15% flat rate applies up to \u20ac7 million of qualifying employment income, and the benefit lasts 5 years (renewable twice). Applicants must not have been tax resident in Malta in the previous 3 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rate<\/th><th>%<\/th><th>Applies to<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>18%<\/td><td>Most goods and services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>Short-term yacht charters, certain financial services, some private healthcare<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced<\/td><td>7%<\/td><td>Hotel accommodation, licensed tourist services, sporting facilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced<\/td><td>5%<\/td><td>Electricity, certain foods, books, newspapers, medical equipment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zero<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>Basic food, medicines, exports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration threshold<\/td><td>\u20ac35,000 (services) \/ \u20ac30,000 (small enterprise)<\/td><td>Annual turnover<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"benefits\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta&#8217;s statutory benefits package is comprehensive and EU-aligned. Competitive employers layer supplemental benefits to attract and retain professional talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Statutory Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Rate \/ Amount<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory Bonus<\/td><td>\u20ac135.10 \u00d7 2\/yr<\/td><td>Paid in June and December (2026 rates)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statutory Weekly Allowance<\/td><td>\u20ac121.16 \u00d7 2\/yr<\/td><td>Paid in March and September (2026 rates)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maternity Benefit<\/td><td>\u20ac213.54\/wk<\/td><td>Last 4 weeks of 18-week maternity (state-paid)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sick Leave<\/td><td>80 hrs\/yr<\/td><td>Full pay; sectoral WROs may be more generous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Leave<\/td><td>216 hrs (27 days)<\/td><td>2026 entitlement (incl. weekend-falling holidays)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Healthcare<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>At Mater Dei and polyclinics, funded by SSC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free Childcare (0\u20133)<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>For working parents at registered centres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free Public Transport<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>For all residents with personalised Tallinja card<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market-Standard Supplemental Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Prevalence<\/th><th>Typical provision<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Private Medical Insurance<\/td><td>Very common (iGaming, finance, tech)<\/td><td>Bupa \/ AXA \/ Mapfre MSV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance tax credit<\/td><td>Statutory<\/td><td>Up to \u20ac65 (single) \/ \u20ac125 (family) tax credit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Life Assurance<\/td><td>Common (large employers)<\/td><td>2\u20133\u00d7 annual salary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Voluntary Pension<\/td><td>Growing<\/td><td>25% tax credit on contributions up to \u20ac3,000\/yr (max \u20ac750 credit)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relocation Allowance<\/td><td>Common for expat hires<\/td><td>Lump sum or expense reimbursement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remote \/ Hybrid Working<\/td><td>Standard post-2021<\/td><td>Hybrid 2\u20133 days; day-one right to request<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pension\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pension System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta operates a three-pillar pension system: State Pension (SSC-funded), occupational schemes (voluntary), and personal private pensions (tax-incentivised). From 2026, all retirement pension income is fully exempt from income tax for individuals aged 61 and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>2026<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maximum State Pension (cap)<\/td><td>~\u20ac19,389\/yr<\/td><td>2\/3 of maximum pensionable income (\u20ac29,084)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualifying years (full)<\/td><td>41 years SSC<\/td><td>Rising to 42 for younger cohorts under reform<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Pension age<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>For those born on\/after 1962<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vesting<\/td><td>10 years minimum<\/td><td>To receive any state pension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pension income tax<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>Fully exempt from age 61 (from Jan 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal pension contribution cap<\/td><td>\u20ac3,000\/yr<\/td><td>25% tax credit (max \u20ac750\/yr)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational pension<\/td><td>Voluntary<\/td><td>From 2025, employers must offer enrolment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU pension portability<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Totalisation under EU Regulation 883\/2004<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: MTCA \/ Department of Social Security 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"insurances\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandatory and recommended insurances for employers, employees, and contractors in Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Insurance<\/th><th>Min. Cover<\/th><th>Required by<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Private Health Insurance (non-EU)<\/td><td>\u20ac100,000<\/td><td>Mandatory for Single Permit applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motor Insurance<\/td><td>Third party<\/td><td>Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third-Party Risks) Ordinance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employer&#8217;s Liability Insurance<\/td><td>Recommended<\/td><td>Not mandatory by statute; standard best practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#5ac3d8;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71605\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Professional Indemnity Insurance \u2014 Contractors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">Often&nbsp;<strong>contractually required<\/strong>&nbsp;by end-clients. Mandatory in regulated professions (doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers). Common in iGaming, IT, and financial services contracting. Minimum \u20ac1M standard; higher cover often required for senior consulting and financial services. 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Tax credit available up to \u20ac65 (single) \/ \u20ac125 (family).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"af-solutions\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AF Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Access Financial has operated in Malta for many years, supporting end-clients, recruitment agencies, and contractors with AOR engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">For End-Clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Managing a contingent workforce can be complex. Our solutions streamline workforce management, making it simple, compliant, and cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/service\/for-corporates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">For Recruiters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We offer a complete suite of services, allowing you to simply, compliantly, and efficiently place your candidates internationally, with minimum fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width 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