Global Expansion Resources | Malta
Malta Payroll Services
Pay global employees compliantly without a local entity, thanks to our expert Malta payroll solutions
Reliable, cross-sector Malta payroll services
Expanding your business into Malta can facilitate easy trading across Europe due to its EU membership, more opportunities for foreign investment with over 70 double taxation treaties, and access to a skilled, multilingual talent pool for higher operational efficiency.
However, many companies looking to grow in Malta often face regulatory challenges. Following both local and EU rules without expert knowledge can be a costly compliance headache. To get past the red tape without overspending, incurring delays or risking non-compliance, you’ll need specialist support tailored to your business. Exactly what Leap29’s Malta payroll services can offer you:
- Company-wide payroll management via a single point of contact.
- Less stress and administrative burden, allowing you to focus on core business management.
- Guaranteed compliance with Maltese payroll regulations.
- Optional API integrations with your HR, finance and accounting packages.
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Malta Payroll Information & Guidance
How do you set up and run payroll compliantly in Malta?
To set up and run payroll compliantly in Malta, some of the steps your business will need to take include:
- Register with the Maltese authorities, including the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) and the Department of Social Security.
- Obtain a tax identification number and register employees for social security contributions.
- Onboard employees for payroll:
- Collect the necessary documentation from them, including proof of identification, tax forms, bank details, etc.
- Set up employee records.
- Carefully review data protection regulations to ensure your operations will be compliant.
- Calculate monthly salaries, making sure to apply the correct statutory deductions.
- Paying your employees accurately and on time, while staying fully compliant with local tax and labour laws.
Maltese Wages & Pay
Maltese Minimum Wage
Enforced by the Department for Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER), the national Maltese minimum wage per week for full-time employees is as follows:
- Under 17: €219.82
- 17 Year-Olds: €222.66
- Aged 18 & Over: €229.44
Employees with contracts mandated under Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) may have wage increases that are in addition to, or inclusive of, COLA (the Cost of Living Adjustment).
COLA is an annual mechanism used in Malta to increase pay for both full-time and part-time employees based on the previous year’s inflation. Full-time employees are entitled to the full increase, while part-time workers are entitled to part of the increase in proportion to the hours worked.
Maltese Sick Pay
Maltese sick pay is covered by the Wage Regulation Order (WRO) in place and is typically paid by the employer for 15 days. If there is no WRO in place, employees are entitled to 3 days of fully paid sick leave per year, before being entitled to Sickness Benefit from the Department of Social Security.
Maltese Severance Pay
Malta does not have a general statutory right to severance pay, but under the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA), notice periods, redundancy rules and any severance agreed in employment contracts or collective agreements must be respected.
In Malta, severance pay is generally determined by:
- The reason for termination.
- Length of service.
- What the employer has promised in writing or through company practice.
Employment Deductions in Malta
Income Tax in Malta
Malta uses a progressive personal income tax system, ranging from 0% to 35%. Household status and the number of children can affect overall tax rates.
| Annual Income (€) | Tax Rate (%) |
| Up to €12,000 | 0% |
| €12,001 – €16,000 | 15% |
| €16,0001 – €60,000 | 25% |
| Over €60,000 | 35% |
Social Security & Pensions in Malta
All those aged between 16 and 65 who are in insurable employment are liable to pay social security contributions in Malta, usually deducted at 10% of their weekly wage.
The Social Security scheme offers basic retirement benefits funded by these contributions. Private pension schemes, such as occupational and personal plans, provide additional retirement income via voluntary contributions managed by third-party financial institutions.
Maltese Leave & Time Off
In Malta, employees are entitled to:
- 24 working days per year, calculated in hours (192 hours based on an 8 hour day)
- 14 national public holidays (when public holidays fall on a weekend, employees can take a day in lieu).
How can Leap29’s Malta payroll solutions support your expansion?
While an expansion into Malta may promise strong EU trade partnerships, foreign investment incentives and a proficient workforce, your business won’t be able to access these benefits without the right knowledge, support and compliance management in place.
That’s where Leap29’s reliable Malta payroll services come in. To make sure your expansion goes smoothly, and stands the test of time, our global expansion experts can manage all of the following on your behalf:
- Calculating employee salaries (including statutory bonuses, e.g. COLA).
- Creating and issuing weekly and/or monthly payslips.
- Calculating tax-free allowances and applicable tax rates.
- Filing and submitting monthly payroll reports and tax withholdings to MTCA.
- Complying with Maltese immigration, tax and social security laws.
- Processing multi-currency payments across different time zones.
- Complying with Maltese employment laws regarding contracts, taxation, termination, leave and any applicable employee benefits/insurance.
Why choose Leap29 to be your Malta payroll provider?
As an established global payroll provider, the expansion team at Leap29 has accumulated over 25 years of experience in guaranteeing compliance, understanding local employee benefits and operating different payroll systems across 180+ countries.
But we’re not just a third-party provider – we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team. You can call on our experts for local, regional and HQ-level support at any time. Providing 99.99% payroll accuracy, as well as optional API integrations with your HR, finance and accounting packages, we can help you run payroll compliantly, avoid employee disputes and view your data visually to help drive more informed business decisions.
Leap29 has supported hundreds of cross-sector business expansions across the globe, including operations within the following sectors:
- Aerospace
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Construction & Engineering
- Data Control Centres
- Education
- Investment & Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Medical & Healthcare
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As)
- Oil & Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Small Businesses
- Start-Up Businesses
- Technology
- Transport & Logistics
To find out more about how our Malta payroll services can support your global expansion, call our experts today on +44 (0) 20 8129 6860 or email us at expansion@leap29.com.
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Malta
Expansion Resources
Local expertise, global reach
Employ people compliantly in 180+ countries – with or without your own foreign entities. We can help you set up and manage foreign entities – or act as an Employer of Record. We can also help with multi-country payroll and all your HR management. Wherever, whenever and however you want to employ people, we can help.
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We make expansion in Malta simple
Employing people compliantly across international borders can be challenging but we make it simple, bringing down barriers and making light work of the complexities. We offer the full range of compliant global expansion solutions so that wherever, whenever and however you want to employ people, we can support you.
EOR Services
Employ people compliantly in 180+ countries – without setting up new entities. We’ll shoulder responsibility as Employer of Record (EOR), making sure all your international employment is fully compliant.
We can also take care of your global HR from multi-country payroll to onboarding and offboarding.
Payroll Solutions
Getting global payroll right is one of the hardest challenges for any business expanding into new countries. We can shoulder this burden, freeing up valuable in-house resource to focus on growing your business.
Consider us an extension of your HR team, ready to answer all your questions large and small.
Global Mobility
Mobilise your people across borders with ease. Relocating to work abroad can feel daunting. But with Leap29 at your side, your employees can feel safe and supported.
We’ll guide your employees through the complexities of working in another country, helping them settle in fast.
Entity Services
Follow the opportunities to grow your business – wherever they take you.
We lighten the load of establishing and managing foreign entities and can help you solve all your entity challenges from running compliant, accurate multi-country payroll to local accounting and financial reporting.
PEO Solutions
Employ international talent wherever and whenever you need it – and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you’re fully compliant. Our Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) services allow you to focus on growing your business while we handle compliance, multi-country payroll and your global HR.
Support & Advisory
The help you need to make your global growth effortless – trusted guidance and advice on your expansion challenges large and small.
HR Support
When you’re employing people in lots of different countries, answering just a simple query can take a disproportionate amount of time for your in-house HR team. Our HR Support service reduces this burden, saving you time and money and giving you the confidence of knowing your employees are well looked after, whatever their location.
Contractor Payroll
Enjoy compliant contractor payroll that meets all local requirements for tax, social security and employment legislation. We understand the importance of compliant contractor payroll to the success of your business and will pay your contractors on time, every time.
Start hiring today – and onboard within hours.
Pricing
Budget confidently with transparent, competitive fees and no hidden costs.
Want us to shoulder employer liability and take care of your global HR through our EOR solution? No problem. Just want global payroll? You can have that too. Pick the solutions that your individual business needs.