Self-employment - urgently needed registration - how long?

Hi Vlad,

you have to send the self-employment form to ETC or go there in person. Read this link that governs self-employment:

http://www.justiceservices.gov.mt/Downl … =10138&l=1

Once you have informed ETC you can start work right away.

To register for NI you go to your local health insurance office and get a NI number. As self-employed you pay NI contributions 3 times a year online or at the tax office in Floriana.

Cheers
Ricky

Thanks a lot, Ricky! Really well written.

Do you know if you need to apply for a VAT number from the very beginning?

I heard different opinions on that matter, but couldn't find the right document to read.

Best,
Vlad

Hi Vlad,

you can get a VAT number from the VAT office in Birkirkara. You just go there.

Do you need a VAT number? Not all jobs require one. Teaching languages ,for example, does not require you to pay VAT.

http://www.vat.gov.mt/en/The-Department … ation.aspxhttp://www.vat.gov.mt/en/VAT-Informatio … rvices.pdf

If you have to charge VAT for your business then you have to do it from the beginning although there is the Article 11 procedure if you stay under certain thresholds during the first 3 years. Check it out if it applies to you.

The office in Birkirkara are very cooperative and will tell you what to do.

Cheers
Ricky