Malta Enterprise’s Micro Invest Scheme Renewed: Increased Support for SMEs in Malta and Gozo

Malta Enterprise has officially renewed the Micro Invest Scheme until 31 December 2030, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malta and Gozo. The renewed scheme introduces enhanced incentives and broader financial support measures aimed at encouraging investment, innovation, digitalisation, and employee retention.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be registered business undertakings in Malta

• Employ at least one employee and not more than fifty employees

• Be eligible to receive State aid under the de minimis Regulation

  
  

Increased Financial Support

• The maximum tax credit entitlement has increased from €50,000 to €65,000 over a rolling three-year period

• Businesses operating from Gozo, family businesses, female-owned businesses, and social enterprises may benefit from an additional €20,000, bringing the total possible support to €85,000

Higher Aid Intensities

• Eligible enterprises may now recover up to 65% of eligible expenditure through tax credits.

• Businesses operating from Gozo may benefit from aid intensities of up to 85%

  
  

Expanded Eligible Expenditure

• New equipment, machinery, motor vehicles, sea vessels, and operational assets

• Furnishing and refurbishing of registered business premises

• Digital solutions and software subscriptions covering periods of up to twelve months

• Increases in wages for full-time employees where the increase amounts to at least €5,000

  
  

Employee Retention Incentives

• Businesses providing a minimum annual wage increase of 3% during 2026 and 2027 to employees retained for more than four years may qualify for an employee retention bonus

• Bonuses may reach up to €780 per employee in Malta and €960 per employee in Gozo

Greater Flexibility for Applications

• Businesses may accumulate eligible expenditure over a three-year period and submit a single consolidated application

• Applicants may still opt to submit one application per year if preferred

• Tax credit certificates issued under the scheme will remain valid for five years

  
  

At Quazar, we assist businesses in navigating fiscal incentive frameworks and identifying strategic opportunities aligned with their operational objectives. If you require guidance on eligibility, qualifying expenditure, or support with the application process under the Micro Invest Scheme, our team would be pleased to assist.

Get in Touch:

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Yasmine Galea

ygalea@quazar.mt / +356 2388 4600