Covid-19: Government measures
The Government launched several measures and financial aid packages in order to support businesses in Malta during the Covid-19 crisis.
Fiscal Measures, schemes & financial packages
06 January 2021: New wage subsidy scheme announced
10 September 2020 - Malta Enterprise launches Rent and Electricity Refund Scheme
31 August 2020 - Covid-19 Temporary Measures Regulations, 2020
07 June 2020 - Update of NACE code lists for revised Wage Supplement categories
08 June 2020 - 4th Financial package announced
25 May 2020 - Gozo teleworking scheme launched
16 May 2020 - Industrial Rent Subsidy Scheme in support of SMEs
30 April 2020 - Covid-19 Tax Deferral scheme update
24 April 2020 - Covid-19 R&D fund
10 April 2020 - Temporary suspension of VAT on medical equipment
08 April 2020 - FAQs Deferral of Payment of Taxes
02 April 2020 - FAQs Covid-19 Wage Supplement
24 March 2020 - 3rd Financial Aid package announced
23 March 2020 - Malta Enterprise schemes (tax deferrals & teleworking)
20 March 2020 - 2nd Financial Aid package (Mini-Budget)
16 March 2020 - 1st Aid package: Tax & VAT deferrals and teleworking assistance
Social Measures
18 August 2020 - New Covid-19 measures introduced
10 August 2020 - New measures announced to tackle spike in Covid-19 cases
15 June 2020 - PM announces end of public health emergency and flight restrictions
03 June 2020 - Covid-19 related guidelines for offices published
02 June 2020 - Prime Minister announces lifting of Covid-19 restrictions
31 May 2020 - Ports, Airport and other establishments set to reopen
22 May 2020 - Relaxation of certain measures coming into force
04 May 2020 - Malta Gov to lift some Covid-19 restrictions
23 March 2020 - List of shops and services to close
Covid-19: Useful links
Ministry of Health Covid-19 page
MFSA Covid-19 Regulatory updates
Malta Enterprise Covid-19 Business Assistance
Department of Industrial and Employment Relations
Central Bank of Malta Covid-19 updates
Bank of Valletta Covid-19 updates
HSBC Malta Coronavirus updates
European Centre for Desease Prevention and Control - Live updates
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Covid-19: Sectorial measures
Certain sectors are issuing a continuous flow of information and guidance for businesses on how to deal with the impact of Covid-19. Here, we summarise the most up to date, key information issued to help protect you and your business.