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Clear articles on employing staff in Malta, covering FSS payroll, social security, contracts, leave, permits and ending employment. We update them when the law changes.
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Hiring Non-EU Workers in Malta: Permits, Routes and Steps for 2026
Hiring non-EU workers in Malta means securing a Single Permit first. Here are the routes, the labour market test, fees and the new 2026 requirements.
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Malta Statutory Bonuses and COLA: A 2026 Guide for Employers
Malta statutory bonuses and COLA add €512.52 a year plus €4.66 a week in 2026. Here are the payment dates, pro-rating rules and tax treatment.
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US vs Malta Employment Law: What US Employers Need to Change
US vs Malta employment law differs most on dismissal: after probation, Malta requires good and sufficient cause, statutory notice and a careful, documented process.
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US vs Malta Employer Costs: FICA, Class 1 and the Full Bill
US vs Malta employer costs compared for 2026: Malta caps employer social security at €55.93 a week, so on-costs often fall below US FICA.
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Can a UK Company Hire in Malta After Brexit?
A UK company can hire in Malta after Brexit, but it needs a Maltese payroll. Most use an Employer of Record rather than setting up a Maltese company.
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Why US Companies Are Hiring in Malta
US companies hiring in Malta gain an English-speaking EU base, specialist talent and capped employer social security, and an EOR lets them hire without a Maltese entity.
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Protecting IP When Hiring in Malta: A Contract Checklist
Protecting IP when hiring in Malta means knowing what the law assigns to the employer by default, then covering every gap with a clear written assignment and confidentiality terms.
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Social Security and Pensions in Malta: What Employers Pay
Social security and pensions in Malta are funded by Class 1 contributions of 10% each from employer and employee, with a weekly cap that keeps employer costs low.
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Remote Work in Malta: What Employers Need to Know
Remote work in Malta runs on the Telework National Standard Order: it is voluntary, the employer usually supplies equipment, and normal working time rules still apply at home.
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Malta Employment Contracts: What the Law Requires in 2026
Malta employment contracts must be given in writing within seven days of the start date and cover pay, hours, leave, probation and notice.
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Malta Sick Leave Rules 2026: What Employers Must Pay
Under Malta sick leave rules in 2026, most employees get at least two working weeks (80 hours) of paid sick leave, with DSS sickness benefit offset against pay.
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Terminating Employment in Malta: Notice, Cause and Redundancy
Terminating employment in Malta after probation needs a good and sufficient cause and statutory notice of 1 to 12 weeks. There is no statutory severance pay.
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