Publications

The Malta Golden Visa provides the holder with the right to live in Malta on a permanent basis and to travel freely within the Schengen Area, making it one of the most sought-after residence-by-investment programmes in the European Union.

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This edition of Andersen European Employment Insights brings together practical updates and expert commentary from 20 European jurisdictions, reflecting the combined experience of Andersen Employment and Labor teams across more than 30 countries in Europe.

The programme grants lifelong permanent residency in Malta and allows the inclusion of eligible family members within a single application. Beneficiaries are not subject to any minimum stay requirements, offering maximum flexibility for internationally mobile individuals and families. In addition, successful applicants benefit from visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, while maintaining the right to reside indefinitely in Malta.

Malta’s Citizenship by Merit programme provides a pathway to Maltese nationality for individuals who can demonstrate exceptional achievement, contribution, or potential value to Malta. Unlike investment-based routes, the framework focuses on merit, genuine contribution, and integration. For U.S. nationals, it offers the opportunity to obtain Maltese and EU citizenship while generally retaining their American nationality, alongside the benefits of living, working, and establishing themselves across Europe.

This guide provides Indian applicants witha comprehensive overview of the programme, including eligibility criteria,investment requirements, the application process, costs, timelines, and keyconsiderations for families and entrepreneurs alike.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a structured, investment-based pathway that grants non-EU nationals the right to reside permanently in Malta. Established under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations of 2021 and subsequently refined by Legal Notice 57 of 2024, Legal Notice 310 of 2024, and Legal Notice 146 of 2025, the programme is administered by Residency Malta Agency and is open exclusively tonon-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals.

More Americans are turning to European residency as a secure and flexible Plan B. Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme stands out with fast approval, lifetime status, and strong family benefits.

A legal and practical overview of Malta’s retirement residence routes for US citizens, including tax treatment, eligibility, and compliance considerations.

In the latest edition of Andersen EuropeanEmployment Insights, Cian Moriarty (Philip Lee LLP, Ireland) shares a clearperspective: AI is not replacing lawyers but it’s reshaping expectations aroundspeed, pricing, and efficiency.

The March edition of Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter is now available. Prepared by Andersen experts across Europe, this issue covers the latest developments in employment law, regulations, and court rulings from multiple countries.

Non-compete clauses and post-employment restrictions are among the most sensitive – and often most misunderstood – tools available to employers. When properly designed, they can protect key business interests such as trade secrets, strategic know-how, and customer relationships. Find out how to protect your company.

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Malta Retirement Programme provides qualifying retirees with special tax status, enabling foreign pension income to be taxed at a flat 15% rate, subject to a minimum annual tax, while offering legal residence in Malta. The Programme is open to retired individuals receiving pension income as their primary source of income. This publication outlines the legal framework, eligibility requirements, property conditions, tax treatment, treaty access, and the administrative process for obtaining Special Tax Status and Maltese residence permit. It also highlights the importance of cross-border tax coordination to ensure alignment between Malta and the retiree’s country of pension source.