LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Malta’s strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean between Italy and North Africa, makes it the ideal base for businesses expanding regionally. Malta’s EU membership allows freedom of movement throughout all of Europe and there are excellent air and sea connections to major cities.
CLIMATE
Malta enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine with moderate temperatures and mild weather throughout year, making it an excellent place to live and work.
STABILITY & PROSPERITY
Malta is a Republic island state, member of the Commonwealth of Nations and the European Union, that is presently undergoing unprecedented economic growth and development in various sectors. The country often ranks very highly in quality of life surveys.
SCALE
Malta has just over 300 square kilometres (120 square miles) of land area and all towns and villages are within easy reach by road with relatively short commuting times. Its small size also makes it an ideal location for pilot testing of products, services and concepts before international launch.
HISTORY
With more than 7000 years of history, including the oldest free-standing man-made structures in the world, Malta has so much to offer in historic content from past eras including the Phoenicians and Arabs, the Romans and the Knights of Malta, as well as the French and British periods.
ARTS & CULTURE
Malta has a bustling contemporary arts and culture scene with influences from British, Italian, American and other continental European cultures. The capital city of Valletta holds the title of European Capital of Culture in 2018 with more than 400 events planned.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Malta has gained an enviable reputation as a financial services hub and a regional centre of ICT excellence. Several initiatives exist to incentivise start-ups and international trading companies set up in Malta benefit from favourable corporate tax rates.
