Malta Incentives for Startups

Malta Enterprise serves as Malta's national economic development agency. It focuses on attracting foreign direct investment and supporting the growth of local businesses.

The agency promotes economic growth by drawing in new international investments and aiding existing operations through incentives and guidance. It advises the government on economic policies and connects Maltese companies to global networks via the Enterprise Europe Network. Find here an Overview of publicly available Malta Enterprise programmes that offer grants, incentives or financial support for start-ups and established companies, including typical eligibility requirements.

Programms provided by Malta Enterprise

Programme	Target Companies	Type of Support	Funding Amount	Main Requirements	Official Link (Guidelines)
Business Start	Start-ups / new undertakings	Grant (seed funding)	Up to €10,000	• Small start-ups with viable concept • Registered and operating in Malta • Business plan / feasibility development	Business Start Incentive Guidelines
Accelerate 2024	Start-ups & spin-offs (initial 7 yrs)	Grant (accelerator costs)	Up to €100,000	• Accepted into recognised accelerator • EEA-registered undertaking • Growth & innovation potential	Accelerate 2024 Official Page & Accelerate 2024 Incentive Guidelines PDF
Smart & Sustainable Investment Grant	Established & growing companies	Grant	50% of eligible costs up to €100,000	• Sustainability or digitalisation investment • Minimum project value (often €10,000) • Tax & social compliance	Smart & Sustainable Investment Grant
Business Development Scheme	Start-ups & established businesses	Cash grant and/or tax credit	Up to €300,000 (over 3 years)	• Expansion, transformation or modernisation projects • Eligible costs: wages, rental, advisory, assets	Business Development Scheme official summary
Support for Rental & Acquisition of Industrial Space	Industrial & manufacturing companies	Subsidy / financial support	Variable	• Industrial activity in Malta • Long-term development strategy	Industrial Space Support (official)
Skills Development Scheme	All eligible employers	Grant and/or tax credit	Up to ~70% of eligible training costs	• Training / upskilling workforce • Registered Maltese company in good standing	Skills Development official summary
Start-up Finance	Innovative start-ups	Advance / repayable support	Variable (up to several hundred thousand)	• Innovative and scalable business model • Financial viability assessment by Malta Enterprise	Start-up Finance official summary

General Eligibility Requirements

While each scheme has its own guidelines, common criteria include:

- Be a legal business entity in Malta or EEA (sometimes Maltese tax resident).
- Active economic activity and good regulatory standing (VAT, tax, social security).
- Project must be eligible and approved before work/expenses begin (for investment schemes).
Aid intensity and cumulative caps are governed by EU de minimis rules.

Our Service

Trust our expertise to apply for a Malta Enterprise grant or financial support. We provide comprehensive guidance and support. Fast and reliable service. Get in touch for a expert advice and reach your goals. Our qualified accountants (Member of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners in Malta) will help you in all aspects of your business to Malta.