Startups can take up residency in Malta and benefit from a package of incentives
Malta’s startup scene continues to gain momentum, with accelerators and incubators of global renown establishing a presence and new initiatives fostering a supportive ecosystem that is making waves beyond its shores. Central to these efforts is the Malta Startup Residence Programme (MSRP), which allows founders, core team members and their respective families who are not EU citizens to take up long-term residence.
Through the MSRP, beneficiaries obtain the stability needed to create and implement long-term business plans, supported by Malta Enterprise, the main contact point for startups and scaleups looking to set up operations in Malta. Notably, these support measures do not require founders to give up equity in the company. Apart from the many benefits of Malta’s business and cultural environment, startups also receive the kind of personal attention that is difficult to find in larger jurisdictions.
This openness to one-to-one dialogue and active engagement to find the right solutions is one of the features entrepreneurs and investors mention most frequently when asked about their experiences in Malta, cementing the country’s reputation as a natural home for innovation.
