Malta offers diverse and highly competitive investment opportunities, particularly in aviation, electronics, ICT, pharmaceuticals and the automotive industry. 

The Maltese economy is also  dependent on tourism which generates on average 35% of yearly GDP and thrives with the trade industry, particularly in pharmaceuticals and electronics. The Maltese economy has enjoyed a rapid growth each year since the 90’s and in turn, has sustained low unemployment levels and inflation rates.

The Maltese government offers the services of Malta Enterprise which is an investment promotion company whose services include guidance and financial assistance to companies starting up in Malta.




Investment in Malta

An efficient business infrastructure, a stable macro environment, excellent language skills, and a highly esteemed work force are some of the reasons why so many foreign companies are now looking at Malta as their first choice location to invest.   

Operating costs in Malta are quite competitive; on average 60% when compared to those in Western European countries.  

These combined advantages make Malta one of the most attractive investment locations in the region.  Record levels of investment are flowing into Malta as the international business community discovers the advantages of doing business from this Mediterranean island. 

Malta's industrial base today includes over 200 foreign-owned manufacturing companies including large multinationals like ST Microelectronics, De La Rue, Lufthansa Technik, Trelleborg, Baxter, Methode Electronics, HSBC, Actavis and Playmobil, all of which have major production plants in Malta.