New Integration Course for TCN Work Permits in Malta Employment and Industrial Relations

New Integration Course for TCN Work Permits in Malta

Malta has introduced a significant new requirement for third-country nationals (TCNs) already employed in the country who are seeking to renew their work permits for extended periods. Under this initiative, eligible workers will be required to complete a 40-hour integration course aimed at strengthening their understanding of Maltese society and improving their language skills. The course covers a range of topics intended to support the integration of foreign workers into Maltese life, including Malta’s history, cultural traditions, and civic participation. It also includes modules on legal awareness and workers’ rights, together with English and Maltese language training to enhance communication…
Julian Fenech Adami
1st April 2026
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Malta’s Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Immigration

Malta’s Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals

The Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules, 2026 (L.N. 20 of 2026), (hereinafter referred to as the “Rules”) which came into force on 1st January 2026, introduce a consolidated tax framework aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals to Malta. The Rules replace and unify several legacy rules, including the Highly Qualified Persons Rules and the Qualifying Employment in Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules, into a single structure applicable across multiple regulated and strategic sectors. At their core, the Rules provide for a flat 15% rate of income tax on qualifying employment income, subject to eligibility, income thresholds, and compliance requirements.…
Julian Fenech Adami
12th February 2026