Malta Residency: Insights, Programmes & Updates

Zeta's hub on residency in Malta and Gibraltar — the MPRP, Global Residence Programme, retirement and relocation routes, plus the team that guides applications.

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Malta and Gibraltar offer a range of residency programmes for internationally mobile individuals and families. This hub brings together Zeta's analysis of those programmes and the latest changes, alongside the residency advisory we provide as a Licensed Agent and Authorised Registered Mandatory.

Residency Programmes & Updates

Programmes, eligibility and the latest changes across Malta and Gibraltar.

Revisiting Malta’s UN Pension Programme in 2026: Where Retirement Lifestyle Meets Strategic Tax Planning

Our latest article revisits the programme with a focus on what matters most in practice: the complete Maltese tax exemption on qualifying UN pension…

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Malta's Next Move for Family Offices: A New Residency Scheme on the Horizon

On the 3rd of December 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority published a consultation document proposing a new residency scheme targeting family…

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Malta's New 15% Tax Regime for Highly Skilled Individuals: What the 2026 Rules Mean for Employers and Professionals

The Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules 2026 introduce a flat 15% income tax rate on qualifying employment income, consolidating multiple…

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Major Updates to Malta's Permanent Residence Programme

The Maltese Government introduced key amendments to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme through Legal Notice 146 of 2025, including temporary…

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Relocating to Malta: Your Solution to the End of the UK Non-Dom Regime

With the UK's Non-Dom tax regime ending April 6, 2025, Malta presents an attractive relocation alternative offering a remittance-based tax system…

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Revised Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP): Key Updates Effective January 2025

Significant modifications to the MPRP taking effect January 1, 2025, including stricter dependent definitions, increased property requirements, and new…

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The End of UK Non-Dom Status: Key Change and Implications for Tax and Residency

From April 6, 2025, the UK Non-Dom Regime will begin to be phased out, requiring non-domiciled residents to pay taxes on worldwide income and assets.

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The Key Employee Initiative

An expedited permitting process allowing highly-skilled third-country nationals to obtain a combined work and residence permit in Malta within five…

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The Specialist Employee Initiative

An expedited work permit programme introduced in January 2024 for highly-skilled non-EU workers seeking employment in Malta.

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UK Non-Doms Planning International Relocation

UK non-domiciled residents exploring relocation options due to proposed tax changes. Malta highlighted as a popular alternative offering favourable…

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Retirement Opportunities in Malta

Malta offers two retirement programmes: the Malta Retirement Programme with a 15% tax rate and the UNPP for former UN staff.

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Benefits of Gibraltar

Gibraltar offers a warm Mediterranean climate combined with significant tax advantages and favourable financial status options for high-net-worth…

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Malta Startup Residence Programme

Malta's initiative offers residency to innovative entrepreneurs from non-EU countries, requiring at least 25% ownership in early-stage startups.

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The Digital Nomad Malta

The Nomad Residence Permit Malta enables non-EU citizens to reside in Malta while working remotely, requiring minimum EUR 2,700 monthly income.

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Investment Opportunities in Malta

Malta as a compelling investment destination with a stable economy, strategic Mediterranean location, and attractive tax benefits.

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Malta Government launches New Nomad Residence Permit

A new residence permit enabling remote workers to legally reside in Malta while retaining employment in another country for EUR 300.

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New Malta Permanent Residency Programme

Malta's Residency Malta Agency introduced a new permanent residency programme replacing the existing Malta Residence Visa Program.

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Malta's Long Stay Visa Fees Regulations 2020

New regulations establishing fees for long-stay visas valid for 90 to 365 days, with standard fees of EUR 70 for study and EUR 100 for other purposes.

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