Can a Permanent Resident of Malta work?
Permanent residents cannot work in Malta. This general statement however is subject to the following clarification: the permanent resident cannot be employed by a Maltese person or Maltese registered company and cannot offer freelance services to Maltese persons or Maltese registered companies. However a permanent resident may use Malta as a base to work from, provided that he does not offer his services on the local market. A permanent resident may also be employed by or offer his freelance services to persons or companies outside Malta.