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Malta, from the inside.
Paperwork, daily life, neighbourhoods, budget, culture: everything we wish we had known before unpacking.
Tax in Malta for new residents: residence, domicile and the 2026 rates
Tax in Malta for new residents: when you become resident, non-domiciled status, the 2026 rates, filing dates, provisional tax and the €5,000 minimum.
6 min readPaperworkSocial security and tax numbers in Malta: what you need and who applies
Tax number Malta explained: the social security number, the Jobsplus engagement form, when EU citizens need a separate tax number and the 183-day rule.
5 min readFamily and workSchools in Malta for expat children: state, Church and independent schools
Schools in Malta for expat children: free state and Church schools, independent options, Maltese language rules, the induction year and childcare.
6 min readPaperworkRenting in Malta: the registered lease, the 5% cap and your exit rights
Renting in Malta: the one-year registered lease, deposit, the 5% rent increase cap, notice periods, rent subsidy and what to check before signing.
6 min readFamily and workRemote work in Malta: the Nomad Residence Permit and the rules for EU citizens
Remote work in Malta: what EU citizens need (no permit), the Nomad Residence Permit for non-EU nationals, the €42,000 income test and the tax rules.
5 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Malta: the basic account and the checks to expect
Bank account in Malta explained: the right to a basic account, the five banks that must offer it, the 10-day answer, the checks and mortgage limits.
5 min readPaperworkMoving to Malta: the complete checklist, step by step
Moving to Malta as an EU citizen: the order of the paperwork, from eResidence card to social security number, tax, healthcare, housing and driving.
5 min readPaperworkMoving to Malta from the UK after Brexit: permits, licences and healthcare
Moving to Malta from the UK after Brexit: who kept Withdrawal Agreement rights, the permits for new arrivals, driving licence, healthcare and tax.
6 min readBudgetMalta residence programmes: the tax schemes for EU citizens, retirees and non-EU nationals
Malta residence programme explained: Residence, Retirement and Global Residence Programmes and the 2026 highly skilled rules, with minimum tax.
7 min readWhere to liveLiving in Gozo: ferries, hospital, property and the quieter side of Malta
Living in Gozo explained: the ferry from Ċirkewwa, the general hospital, state schools, Victoria offices, lower scheme thresholds and property rules.
5 min readFamily and workHow to retire in Malta: residence, S1 healthcare and the 61+ pension tax exemption
Retire in Malta with your foreign pension: residence, S1 healthcare, the 2026 tax exemption up to €37,104 from age 61, pension age and the programme.
6 min readHealthHealthcare in Malta for expats: public care, S1 and what you still pay
Healthcare in Malta for expats: who gets free public care, how to register an S1 with the Entitlement Unit, what EHIC covers and what you still pay.
6 min readPaperworkeResidence card in Malta for EU citizens: how to register with Identità
Residence card Malta explained for EU citizens: the free eResidence card from Identità, documents, biometric appointment, renewal and the traps to avoid.
5 min readPaperworkDriving in Malta: swapping your licence and registering your car
Driving in Malta explained: using your EU licence, the 185-day exchange, registering a foreign car in 30 days, the road licence and the VRT test.
6 min readCultureDaily life in Malta: driving on the left, village feasts and public holidays
Daily life in Malta explained: English and Maltese, driving on the left, type G plugs, tap water, shop hours, 14 public holidays and village feasts.
6 min readBudgetCost of living in Malta: wages, rent rules and the bills to plan for
Cost of living in Malta without guesswork: the 2026 minimum wage, rent and deposit rules, tax-free bands, car costs and the official figures to budget.
6 min readPaperworkBuying property in Malta as a foreigner: AIP permit, konvenju and stamp duty
Buying property in Malta as a foreigner: when you need an AIP permit, the konvenju, the 21-day declaration, stamp duty rates and first-time buyer relief.
6 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Malta for expats, town by town
Best places to live in Malta for expats: Sliema, St Julian's, Valletta, the Three Cities, Mellieħa, Mosta and Gozo compared by lifestyle and rules.
6 min readYour move, one step at a time.
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