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Vincent Ventalon in Malta

Who writes this site?

I'm Vincent, a French software engineer living in St Julian's. I run my Maltese company from the island, and every guide, map and calculator on this site comes from what I actually pay, sign and file here.

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Malta Tax Refund: How the 6/7 Claim Really Works (2026)

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Is your Malta lease registered with the Housing Authority? The 30-day rule, the €120 late fee, and how a tenant can register a lease the landlord skipped....

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How to start a business in Malta in 2026: self-employed vs limited company, MBR registration, VAT and PE numbers, real first-year costs and the bank bottleneck....