Yes. After 12 months, the posted worker is entitled to all employment conditions in Malta (not just the core ones). This period can be extended to 18 months if a motivated notification is submitted.

Yes. Article 6(3) gives the Department the right to request further information or documentation, including but not limited to:

• Employment contracts
• Payslips
• Time sheets
• Proof of wage payment
• Other evidence confirming compliance with employment conditions under Maltese law

Even if these are not required at the time of declaration, the service provider must retain and make them available upon request.

Yes. All foreign service providers,posting workers to Malta—including subcontractors and temporary work agencies—must submit a declaration, regardless of the contractual chain, as outlined in Article 10(2).

Failure to declare a posting or provide accurate information may result in fines, inspections, or enforcement action by Maltese authorities.

No, posted workers do not require a separate work permit.

Under Subsidiary Legislation 452.82, posted workers are allowed to work in Malta under the conditions established in the posting declaration. They remain employed by their foreign employer and are exempt from the standard work permit requirements for non-EU nationals.

However, they must comply with Maltese employment law regarding working conditions, and the employer must ensure the worker’s posting is duly declared before the work begins.