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Labor Laws in Malta

  • Annual Leave: 24 days
  • Maternity Leave: 18 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 14
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Malta

Income Tax in Malta is progressive and ranges from 0% to 35%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Malta

The standard VAT Rate (GST) is 18%.

Social Security in Malta

In Malta, social security contributions are mandatory for employers and employees and are categorized into different classes based on employment status.

Here’s a summary of the contributions:

  • For calendar year 2024, both the employer and the employee are each required to pay social security contributions at the rate of 10% of the individual employee’s salary and at fixed rates of EUR 53.23 per week for annual salaries exceeding EUR 27,679, provided the employee was born on or after 1 January 1962.
  • For self-occupied / self-employed individuals, social security contributions amount to 15% of the annual net income earned during the previous year. The maximum contribution for persons born on or after 1 January 1962 amounts to EUR 79.84.

Work Visas Malta

The visas available to legally work in Malta include:

Key Employee Initiative

  • You may be granted a Residence Permit as a highly qualified worker under the Key Employee Initiative (KEI), which provides a fast-tracked service to highly specialized third-country nationals.
  • The scheme applies to managerial or highly technical posts which require relevant qualifications or adequate experience related to the job being offered. Applicants must provide all relevant information to the Expatriates Unit within Identita’, and confirm that the following eligibility conditions will be met.
  • Annual gross salary of at least €30,000 per annum.
  • Certified copies of the relevant qualifications, warrants, or the necessary work experience.
  • Declaration by the employer stating that the applicant has the necessary credentials to perform the duties being assigned.

Work Permit

  • This permit allows third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) to live and work in Malta.
  • Typically valid for one year, renewable.
  • Employers must apply on behalf of the employee, and the application includes documentation such as an employment contract and proof of accommodation.

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