Malta

1. eResidence document: if you stay longer than 3 months, register your residence with Identità (Expatriates Unit) – apply within 3 months of arrival and book an appointment online. It is free of charge for EU/EEA citizens (replacement: €16.50 if damaged, €22 if lost).
2. Engagement form: make sure your employer sends the job-starting form to Jobsplus – this registers your employment, as the law requires.
3. Social security number: register with the Department of Social Security once you have your contract.
4. Health care: bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Once you live and work in Malta, the Maltese social security system is responsible for your health cover.
5. Tax: in 2026, at the single rates, the first €12,000 of yearly income is tax-free; then 15% up to €16,000, 25% up to €60,000 and 35% above.
6. Bank account: open one in your name – for workers from outside the EU, wages must be paid only by bank transfer since 1 October 2025.

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