Why set up your business in Malta?
- Pro-business government with easy access to decision makers
- Political and economic stability (EU member since 2004 with Euro currency)
- Highly skilled English workforce. Maltese are bi-lingual where English is an official language
- Advantageous corporate tax system, soft loans, loan interest subsidies and interest subsidies with rates between 1% and 3.5%
- Investment aid – benefit from tax credits on capital expenditure
- Easy access to and strong diplomatic and trade relations with North Africa and Middle East
- Tradition of Hospitality – the country of the Knights Hospitaller of St.John
- One of the best climates in the world – typically Mediterranean
- Extremely safe and pleasant
- Very short commuting time – 30 mins average
History & Culture
- Popular World heritage sites :
- City of Valletta (1980)
- Hypogeum (1980)
- Megalithic Temples (1980)
- Knights of Malta
- Official Languages : Maltese & English
- Population : circa 800,000
- Area : 316 km²
- Religion : Majority Roman Catholic
Climate & Environment
- Malta has beautiful blue sea everywhere
- Crime is very low, the people are hospitable and the health care is excellent
- Beautiful climate being a moral bonus for employees
- Early spring in March. Hot summers & Cold winters. No snow/typhoon/monsoon
- Ranked as one of the top climates in the world according to various international sources
- Average temperature is circa 20 degrees Celsius
The Local Workforce
- Excellent work ethic
- Availability of highly-skilled professional, managerial and technical staff
- Multilingual workforce, with English spoken by 90% of population
- Minimal absenteeism from work or days lost to industrial dispute
- Specific training needs met by University, MCAST and Jobsplus with tailor-made courses
- National Insurance contributions being 10% paid by the employer and 10% paid by the employee
- Advantageous personal income tax rates calculated on a progressive basis up to a maximum of 35%
