MaltaInvest2023
Chapter 10: Useful Information
Employment Exemptions and Incentives Malta has been able to overcome the limits of its small size by making it easy for employers to attract talent from all over the world (see p. 38). Through the Vacancy Exemption and Highly Qualified Persons programmes, businesses can tap into the global workforce and find the right skills needed for their success.
Malta Vacancy Exemption List
Eligible Highly Qualified Persons
Recruitment for the following occupations is exempt from the need to open vacancies locally before submitting an application for a prospective third-country national employee. This list may be updated from time to time, so it is recommended to refer to the relevant section on the JobsPlus website.
Highly Qualified Person tax status is available to individuals taking up eligible senior positions or executive jobs in companies operating in specific sectors.
Health-related Professionals Personal Care Workers, home-based for aged or disabled persons Chemists Doctors (General Practice, Specialised Medical) Nurses Veterinarians Technical and Building Professionals Architects and Civil Engineers Engineers (electronics) Geologists Geophysicists Engineers in aviation maintenance IT, Finance, Gaming, and Education Professionals Accountants Auditors Tax Professionals University and Higher Education Teachers/Lecturers Computer Network Professionals Computer Programmers IT Consultants Engineers (computer hardware and software) Systems Analysts Gaming Developers Games Presenters Product Owners Site Developers Search Marketers Tech Developers 248
Companies in financial services, gaming, or holding an Air Operator Certificate: Actuarial Professional Aviation Continuing Airworthiness Manager Aviation Flight Operations Manager Aviation Ground Operations Manager Aviation Training Manager Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Chief Commercial Officer Chief Insurance Technical Officer Chief Investment Officer Chief Operations Officer (including Aviation Accountable Manager) Chief Risk Officer (including Fraud and Investigations Officer) Chief Technology Officer Chief Underwriting Officer Head of Investor Relations Head of Marketing (including Head of Distribution Channels) Head of Research and Development (including Search Engine Optimisation and Systems Architecture) Portfolio Manager Senior Analyst (including Structuring Professional) Senior Trader/Trader Odds Compiler Specialist Companies with an aerodrome licence: Chief Executive Officer