Maltese Residency for EU Nationals In order to obtain residence in Malta, EU nationals may opt to apply for Ordinary residence or The Residence Programme (TRP). Under both programmes, applicants will be handed with a 5-year residence permit which can be renewed, provided all conditions are met. The Ordinary Residence programme is a great opportunity…

Brexit has just happened! But don’t worry if you wish to remain a Maltese resident post December 2020 transition period. In fact British nationals “will keep EU residency rights” after Brexit. Brexit was originally due to happen on March 29 2019, but the deadline was delayed twice after MPs rejected then Prime Minister Theresa May’s…

Whoever lives on this lovely island of Malta knows how precious long weekends are -especially for all those working in Malta. This year Malta will have 13 public holidays and this year, out of which six are falling either on a Friday or a Monday and some others on a Thursday or a Tuesday. Therefore…

Living in Malta is a dream to some…… Malta is a popular destination that attracts many tourists, but what about living on the island? Those who are on a hunt for sun and a cool lifestyle can start packing their bags! You’ll quickly find that the island has a lot to offer and is full…

Taxation awareness is as critical as tax payment. Take note that taxes and finances are not a job of laymen. Consequently, only a specialist in this particular field can provide the best resources for this reason in practice. That is why it is highly recommended that you get the most appropriate tax advice from a…

Business at the global level is now normal as the impacts of globalization have impacted the global platform. But many issues are followed by these extensions, like fraud, which can reduce your efforts to a point where you cannot help recover the lost objects. In such a situation, taking up due diligence services that can…

A growing number of wealthy individuals seek to invest and migrate elsewhere due to political and socio-economic instability in their countries, giving another chance to themselves and their families to improve their life in a more stable environment while expanding their business interests. Malta has seen this opportunity and has created the IIP Programme to…

As of March 2018, Malta legalised the production of cannabis for medicinal and research purposes through the Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Research Purposes Act. The Maltese government sees the production of Medical Cannabis as a progression within its life sciences sector, which already includes the production of pharmaceuticals, active ingredients, medical devices, testing…

MALTA WORK PERMIT / MALTESE EMPLOYMENT LICENSE Third country nationals may apply for a single permit authorising them to legally work and reside in Malta. Applicants are provided with a permit which incorporates a residence permit and an employment license which is usually granted for a year and may be renewed. To get the process…

The Malta Residence and Visa Programme does not restrict applicants to stay in Malta for a minimum amount of days or pay any annual tax. However, if an applicant spends more than 183 days in Malta, they are required to be registered for tax purposes. The main applicant is required to satisfy a ‘fit and…