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Practical guides for starting and running a company in Malta, written by the Malta Startup Space community.
Guides
Starting in Malta
A problem-first guide for founders, digital nomads and new hires arriving in Malta, and how to read the status labels.
I need somewhere to live
Renting, buying and utilities for people who need somewhere to live in Malta.
I'm a digital nomad
The Nomad permit, tax, housing and daily life for digital nomads in Malta.
I'm a founder or freelancer moving to Malta
Residency, company set-up, banking and tax for founders and freelancers moving to Malta, in order.
I'm an angel investor
The Seed Investment Scheme, residence and tax programmes, and citizenship by merit for angel investors in Malta.
I'm hiring someone, locally or from abroad
Registration, permits, contracts and payroll when hiring locally or from abroad in Malta.
I'm looking for funding
Grants, accelerators and EU advice for founders looking for funding in Malta.
I'm moving with my family
Residency for dependants, healthcare, schools and childcare, and housing for families moving to Malta.
I'm not sure whether I'm EU or third-country national
Not sure whether you count as an EU or third-country national? Which rules apply to you in Malta.
Topics
Banking
Opening a bank account in Malta and what to expect as a new resident or business.
Business setup & structures
Setting up a company in Malta: the structures available and what each involves.
Cross-cutting
Questions that cut across topics when moving to or working in Malta.
Daily life
Day-to-day life in Malta: the practical things newcomers need to sort out.
Entry & residency
How to enter, live and work in Malta.
EU vs third-country national
Whether you count as an EU or third-country national in Malta, and which rules apply to you.
Grants & funding
Grants, accelerators and funding routes for startups and founders in Malta.
Healthcare
Healthcare in Malta: public access, private cover and what newcomers need to arrange.
Hiring & HR
Hiring in Malta: registration, permits, contracts and payroll.
Housing & living arrangements
Renting, buying and living arrangements in Malta, including utilities.
Investors
Investing in Malta: the Seed Investment Scheme and residence and tax programmes for investors.
Schools & childcare
Schools and childcare in Malta for families moving with children.
Tax explained
How tax works for people and companies in Malta, with links to the official sources.