Malta - Register as Sole Trader or SelfEmployed

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Procedure

1. In order to register or operate a business as a self-employed in Malta, individuals need to inform JobsPlus through the completion of a Self Engagement Form as well as notify the National Statistics Office for inclusion in the Business Register.
2. Depending upon the operations related to the business the following might be required.
   1. VAT number/s to register with the VAT Department in the event that their activity is not VAT exempt; and/ or
   2. PE number - to register as an employer with the Inland Revenue Department in the event that the activity will entail the engagement of employees during the initial stages
   3. Filling in the Business Register Questionnaire provided by the National Statistics Office.
3. Following link has application forms that can be used : Application form
4. The data will be processed and the applicant will be provided through electronic means with the necessary registration numbers to be able to commence operations within 48 hours.

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Required Documents

• Valid Identity Card or Residence Permit issued by Identity Management Office

Office Locations & Contacts

Business First,
Gwardamangia Hill,
Piet MEC0001,
Malta,
Telephone :
Business First: 144
VAT: +356 21499330
Inland Revenue: +356 22962296
Jobsplus: +356 21654940
National Statistics Office: +356 25997000
Email :
Business First: [email protected]
VAT Department: [email protected]
Inland Revenue: [email protected]
Jobsplus: [email protected]
National Statistics Office: [email protected]

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application form that can be used : Application form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Social Security Number

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information related to registering as a Sole Trader or a Self-Employed person in Malta.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Information on Registering as Sole Trader or Self-Employed

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