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Social 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 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 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 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 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.
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