Getting to Gozo
Gozo at a Glance
Facilities in Gozo
Gozo Your First Choice for an Exceptional Quality of Life
Are you looking to develop your business or professional career internationally, whilst still enjoying a superior quality of life with the ability to shape your personal and professional life the way you want it? Then, we think that Gozo can definitely be the best solution for you.
The Island of Gozo is the second largest Island of the Maltese Archipelago. Being a multicultural small island in the Mediterranean, Gozo offers an inimitable place where one can live and work.
The Island’s focus on family values, translates into most individuals enjoying an unparalleled work life balance, which enables them to spend good time with their families and friends, whilst still being able to effectively manage and progress in their personal career development. It is no wonder that the Island of Gozo has been renowned as the island of “Joy”.
Supporting Knowledge Based Sectors in Gozo Scheme
Scheme provides for a partial salary reimbursement of up to €8,000 per annum for a period of 3 years (for a total grant of up to a maximum of €24,000) and for a partial reimbursement of training costs of up to €1,500 per annum for a period of 3 years for each employee working within specific knowledge-intensive economic sectors based in Gozo.
Supporting Sustainable Quality Employment in Gozo Scheme
Scheme offers a partial salary reimbursement to Gozo-based employers, spread over 3 years for full-time indefinite employment. Eligible staff includes newly hired staff or those continuously employed after 1st January 2018, whose employer benefited from the full 3-year cycle under the previous Gozo Employment Refund Scheme or Gozo Back-Office Employment Refund Scheme.
Restoring and upgrading venues with the capacity to host MICE events in Gozo
Scheme assists Voluntary Sector Organizations or Private Business entities in restoring and upgrading their venue facilities to bolster their capacity for hosting high-quality MICE activities. Under this scheme, aid is provided in the form of a financial reimbursement covering 50% of eligible expenses incurred, with a ceiling set at EUR 50,000.
Why Choose the Maltese Islands?
- Stable economic outlook
- Strong corporate regulatory structure
- Attractive and transparent tax system
- Access to the EU single market
- Excellent business support schemes
- A safe and secure island
- Exceptional quality of life
Gozo at a Glance
Population
As at December 2021 Malta had 519,000 inhabitants, out of which 39,000 were inhabitants in Gozo. These figures were published following a population census carried out between October and November 2021.
EU Member State
On 1 May 2004 Malta became an EU member state following its accession to the European Union.
Official Language
Malta has two official languages being Maltese and English. Most of the population is bilingual however, it is a common occurrence to find persons who can speak other languages as well. English is the pre-dominant language used in business.
Climate
The Maltese Islands boost over 300 days a year of sunshine. Malta’s typical Mediterranean climate offers hot and dry weather in summer and a mild and wet weather during the winter season.
Average Temperature
Average temperatures in Malta range between 32 °C in summer to 15 °C in winter
Currency
Euro is the official currency in Malta. Following accession to the European Union, on 1 January 2008 Malta joined the Eurozone and changed its official currency to Euro.
Location
Malta is situated in the centre of the Mediterranean. The geographical locations of the Maltese Islands are 35 ° 50’ N 14 ° 3’5 E.
Share of Expats in Gozo
The 2021 population census revealed that the share of expats living in Gozo amounted to 19.5% of the total population in Gozo. As at the end of 2020 the share of foreigners working in Gozo amounted to around 21% of the total number of persons employed in Gozo.
Diversified economy
In 2020, Gozo recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) of EUR 559.9 million, which represents a contribution of 4.3% to the overall GDP of the Maltese Islands. The Island of Gozo offers a diversified economy which enables a varied portfolio of investment opportunities.
Incentive Schemes
