Investment Climate in Malta

Malta, a member of the European Union since 2004, has sought and has incentivised foreign direct investment to increase its rate of economic growth. Malta provides incentives to attract investments in manufacturing, transshipment and servicing industries especially generic pharmaceuticals manufacturing, information and computer technology (ICT) and financial services.

Foreign investment has played an integral part in the Government of Malta’s policies in the drive for reducing the role of the state in the economy and increase private sector activity in the drive for the adoption of the Euro as the currency of the country as of January 1, 2008.

Malta’s advantages for foreign investors include membership in the EU, competitive wage rates (compared to other EU states) a highly skilled English-speaking labour force, access to European and North African markets, a fair and just business environment, excellent telecommunications and transport connections as well as several financial and other investment incentives.