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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Malta labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures Malta payroll is processed on time, and that taxes are withheld as required.
As the Malta Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Malta Tax Office.
Partnering with our Malta EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Malta market.
Note, a Malta Employer of Record is also known as a Malta Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Malta, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Malta EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Malta, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Malta labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Malta.
It doesn’t stop with Malta — we are an international EOR
Contracts of employment can be either spoken or written in Malta, but we always recommend writing up a formal contract for every employee. Each contract should include all relevant details of the employment agreement, such as the expected duties, salary/wage, termination terms, and so on. They should also be written in one of Malta’s official languages (English and Maltese), and use the local currency of the Euro.
6 months (standard practice)
1 – 4 weeks, depending on seniority
2-week notice is most common
Not required
6 months (standard practice)
1 – 4 weeks, depending on seniority
2-week notice is most common
Not required
The standard working week in Malta is around 40 hours. Anything above the legal maximum of 48 hours must be paid at overtime rates.
Malta has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Feast of Saint Paul’s Shipwreck |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Feast of Saint Joseph |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Freedom Day |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2025 | Labour Day/May Day |
| 7 Jun 2025 | Sette Giugno |
| 29 Jun 2025 | Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul |
| 15 Aug 2025 | The Feast of Mary’s Assumption |
| 8 Sep 2025 | The Feast of Our Lady of Victories |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Independence Day |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Republic Day |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day |
Employees in Malta are entitled to 20 days of paid sick leave, compensated at full pay. They may also be able to extend this by another 20 days in some circumstances.
Female employees in Malta are entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave, with a minimum of six weeks made available after they give birth. The pay is a flat rate, with more available for single mothers.
Employees in Malta are generally entitled to notice periods prior to termination. The required minimum notice period varies based on the employee’s length of service, ranging from one week to eight weeks of notice.
Both employers and employees in Malta generally need to contribute equal amounts to the country’s social security schemes. The amount can vary, but is usually around 10% of salary.
The income tax rate in Malta ranges from 0% to 35%, depending on income level and whether a person is single or married.
The corporate tax rate for most businesses in Malta is 35%.
Employees in Malta have access to the country’s socialized healthcare system, but some employers may still choose to offer private insurance in some cases.
The national minimum wage in Malta is €213.54 per week for full-time employees over the age of 18.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
It can be difficult to understand and set up employee benefits in Malta, and it can require a lot of time, effort, and investment on the part of employers. However, it is crucial that you adhere to compensation and benefits laws as you can be subject to large fines and legal issues if you fail to.
Outsourcing your benefit management process can save you time and money, and ensure you are fully compliant with the relevant laws. Horizons can simplify your Malta benefits management, with our Malta experts setting up and managing everything for you to help you focus on a successful expansion operation.
Hire borderless talent with Horizons
With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Malta PEO” and “Malta EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Malta EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Malta.
It is possible to get a work visa in Malta. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Malta are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Malta [2025]
