Health and Sports
The Government plans to invest heavily in healthcare, with special attention paid to mental health and children with special needs, and with plans to decentralise health services.
The Government will be reimbursing the first 6 months of gym membership for individuals born between 2005 and 2007, will be transferring real estate for motorsport purposes and will also create a visa framework for esports athletes.
Education
Significant investment in the education sector including cash grants or tax credits for students and salary increases for educators.
Start up and innovation
Legislation will be introduced to strengthen Malta's financial services industry. The main areas of focus will include family offices, aircraft leasing, fintech, AI and rules on Limited Partnerships.
Property ownership and restoration
A new scheme will be launched to help with the redemption of temporary emphyteusis of residential properties, expanding eligibility on current and past schemes.
Extension of fiscal incentives for properties built over 20 years ago and vacant for over 7 years, properties in UCA zones, or new properties developed according to approved criteria. The incentives include an exemption from property transfer taxes (including stamp duty) on the first €750,000, VAT savings of up to €54,000 on the first €300,000 invested in restoration and finishing costs, and grants of €15,000 in Malta and €40,000 in Gozo for first-time buyers of these properties.
