Landing in Malta means lining up the same handful of services in your first weeks: somewhere to work, someone to find you a flat, an accountant if you are setting up a company, private health cover, and, once the admin is done, a gym and maybe an English course. This map plots the providers expats actually use, colour coded by type. Because English is an official language, almost every one of them works in English, which takes a lot of the friction out of settling in.
A note on this directory: it is compiled from public sources and kept current as best we can, but always confirm details, hours and prices directly with the provider before relying on them. If you run or know a business that belongs here, get in touch and we will add it.
Coworking and remote work
Malta has become a real base for remote workers and, with the Nomad Residence Permit, for digital nomads from outside the EU. The coworking scene is densest in the St Julian's, Sliema and Gzira triangle, where operators like SOHO run big flexible spaces with active member communities, while quieter and cheaper options sit inland and on Gozo. If you are weighing Malta up as a base, our piece on the fastest-growing digital nomad hubs in Europe puts it in context.
English schools
Language teaching is a genuine Maltese industry, so the choice of English schools is huge. The established, accredited ones (FELTOM members like EC, ESE, IELS, inlingua, Maltalingua and NSTS) cluster in St Julian's, Sliema and Valletta, with calmer options in St Paul's Bay and on Gozo. They run everything from general adult courses to exam prep and junior summer programmes.
Estate agents
Finding a rental almost always runs through an agent here. The big chains, Frank Salt, Dhalia, RE/MAX, Simon Mamo and the letting-focused QuickLets, have the widest inventory and branches in most towns, while boutique agencies handle the central Sliema and St Julian's belt. Before you sign anything, read our guide on where to live in Malta and check the areas on the neighborhood map .
Accountants, tax and company setup
If you are starting a company, filing personal tax or navigating a residency programme, you will want a corporate service provider or accountant. The Big Four all have Malta offices, alongside many mid-tier and boutique firms concentrated in the Central Business District around Birkirkara, Mriehel and Qormi. Our guides to Malta corporate tax , personal tax and company accounting explain what these firms actually do for you.
Private healthcare and gyms
Mater Dei is the main public hospital, but most expats keep private cover for faster access and use private hospitals and clinics like St James, St Thomas and DaVinci Health, plus well-known dental clinics in Sliema. Our healthcare guide covers public versus private and insurance. And once you are settled, the gym scene is strong, from big clubs like Cynergi and Fort Fitness to a lively CrossFit community and round-the-clock chains.