Licensing a short let in Malta
Short-term holiday accommodation in Malta is regulated. Before your apartment can be advertised on Airbnb, Booking.com or anywhere else, the unit needs a Malta Tourism Authority licence and has to meet the standards set out in the tourism accommodation regulations. Here is what that means in practice — and what we take off your hands.
What the rules require
- A licence from the Malta Tourism Authority for the specific unit — not the owner, not the building.
- Proof of title or a written authorisation from the owner if you are not the owner yourself.
- A compliant unit: minimum room sizes, ventilation, hot water, a fitted kitchen and safe electrics.
- Safety basics in place — fire blanket or extinguisher, first-aid kit, emergency contact details displayed.
- The licence number displayed on every listing where the property is advertised.
- Guest registration for each stay, and collection of the environmental contribution per guest per night.
This page is a practical summary, not legal advice — requirements are updated from time to time. Our guide to the 2026 short-let rules covers the most recent changes in more detail.
What we do for owners
Pre-licence check
Before anything is submitted we walk the unit against the requirements and tell you plainly what passes, what needs a small fix and what would be expensive.
Paperwork and submission
We prepare and follow the application, coordinate with the authority and keep you updated instead of leaving you to chase it.
Compliance during operation
Licence number on every listing, guest registration for each stay, eco-contribution collected and remitted, records kept in order.
Staying current
Rules change. We track updates to the tourism accommodation regulations and adjust your setup before it becomes a problem.