Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) 2027
The 2027 cost of living adjustment is announced at €6.41 per week, up from €4.66 per week in 2026.
€6.41 per week
Speech printed p. 16 · PDF p. 20
Policy direction
Malta Enterprise digitalisation and automation support
Malta Enterprise will continue incentives for digitalisation, automation and higher-value investment, while attracting new niches.
Budget 2027Announced
Amount
Not specified
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
What it means
The speech describes continuing business and industry support and economic diversification. It does not publish an AI-specific grant, eligibility schedule or new incentive amount. Digitalisation and automation should not be presented as a newly quantified personal benefit.
Affects: Companies & SMEs, Employers.
Still to be confirmed
- Scheme-specific amounts, eligible investments and application guidance.
Sources
- Diskors tal-Budget 2027, Ministry for Finance (Malta), 2026-10-26. Printed p. 55 (PDF p. 59)
Related measures
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Minimum wage increase 2027
The national minimum wage rises by €10.41 per week in 2027. This figure already includes the €6.41 COLA.
€10.41 per week (including COLA)
Speech printed p. 18 · PDF p. 22
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Non-EU work permit fees 2027
The new non-EU work permit application fee rises from €600 to €800, and a new €400 annual infrastructure contribution applies to new applications and renewals, with an under-18 exemption.
€800 application; €400 annual contribution
Speech printed p. 29 · PDF p. 33