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Malta Budget 2026: Key Highlights And Salient Features

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Malta's Budget for 2026, is crafted to sustain robust economic growth while supporting businesses and families. It delivers a mix of corporate incentives, tax relief measures, and social initiatives...

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Malta Budget 2026

Malta's Budget for 2026, is crafted to sustain robust economic growth while supporting businesses and families. It delivers a mix of corporate incentives, tax relief measures, and social initiatives in a tone that is business-friendly yet mindful of broader societal needs.

Malta's economy continues to grow at an impressive pace. Real GDP growth for 2025 is expected to reach 4.1%, with a similar rate projected for 2026. Growth is driven mainly by strong domestic demand, capital investments, and robust exports Inflation is forecast to stabilize at around 2.2%, a moderation compared to recent years. In line with this contained inflation, the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) for 2026 is set at an increase of €4.66 per week.

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