TheSupportingKnowledge-BasedSectorsinGozoSchemeprovidespartial salaryreimbursementsforfull-time,indefiniteemploymentof:
•NewlyemployedstaffinGozo;or
•Staffemployedwiththesameundertakinguninterruptedlysince1stJanuary 2018,havingalreadycompletedthefull3-yearcycleunderthe previousGozoEmployment
RefundSchemeorGozoBackOfficeScheme
Theschemetargetsbusinessesinindustriessuchassoftwarepublishing, ITservices,financialactivities,legalandconsultancyservices,scientific research,engineering,andgaming.Employersmusthavearegistered businessaddressinGozofromwhereoperationsarecarriedout. Reimbursementcoverspartoftheannualbasicsalaryoverathree-year period.
€17,000–€23,000
€24,000-€30,000
€31,000&above
Total reimbursement per employee over 3 years
€13,500
€18,000
€24,000
Theschemealsoofferspartialreimbursementof65%oftraining/tuition/ registrationcosts(upto€1,500annually)fortraining,conferences,and seminars(local,online,orinternational).Flightticketsforinternationaltraining arealsoeligible.
TheSupportingSustainableQualityEmploymentinGozoSchemeaimsto strengthenfull-timeemploymentinGozowithbettersalaries,jobstability, andlowerturnoverrates.Employerscanreceivepartialsalary reimbursementsfor:
•NewlyemployedstaffbasedinGozo.
•Staffemployeduninterruptedlysince1stJanuary2018,whoseemployer hasbenefittedfromthefull3-yearcycleundertheGozoEmployment RefundSchemeorGozoBack-OfficeEmploymentRefundScheme.
EmployerslocatedandwitharegisteredbusinessaddressinGozocan benefitfrompartialwagereimbursements,subjecttoschemecompliance.
Reimbursementcoverspartoftheannualbasicsalaryoveraperiodofthree years:
AnnualBasicSalary
Upto€12,999
€13,000-€14,999
€15,000&above
Yearlyreimbursementper employee
€1,500+4.5%ofbasic annualsalary
€1,750+5%ofbasicannual salary
€2,000+5.5%ofbasicannual salaryupto€3,250
Totalmaximumpotentialreimbursementperemployeeover 3years
TheMICERestorationSchemeoffersfinancialgrantstoVoluntarySector OrganizationsandPrivateBusinessesinGozo,supportingtherestoration andupgradeofvenuefacilitiestohosthigh-qualityMICEevents.The schemeaimsto:
•BoostGozo’scompetitivenessinattractinglocalandinternationalMICE events.
•Supportthosewiththecapacitytoinvestininfrastructureand technologicalupgrades.
EligiblebeneficiariesincludeVoluntaryOrganizationsandPrivate Businesseswhenundertakingstructuralworksandpurchaseof equipmenttoenhancetheirvenues.Eligibleprojectsmustcomply withaGrantAgreemententeredintoandschemeguidelines.
ThisschemesupportsGozoaccommodationoperatorsinpromotingthe islandasaholidaydestinationthroughdigitalmarketing.TheMinistryforGozo andPlanningaimstoincentivizeprofessionaldigitalmarketinginvestments thatattractsustainable,high-qualitytourismandenhancetheVisitGozo brand.
Theschemefundsdomesticandinternationaldigitalmarketinginitiatives, ensuringtheyarewell-researchedandtargetaudience-focusedforastrong returnoninvestment.
Eligibleapplicantsmustbelicensedaccommodationproviderswith propertiesregisteredwiththeMaltaTourismAuthority(MTA)andlocatedin Gozo.
Thisschemecoversupto65%ofeligiblecosts,cappedat€8,000,Subjecttoa minimuminvestmentof€5,500(includingthegrant).Additionallycampaigns mustrunforadurationof6-12monthsandbemanagedbyaprofessional digitalmarketingagency.
ThisschemeencouragesAdventureTourismoperatorsinGozotoinvest insustainable,modernequipmentandincreasecapacity.Itoffersa partialcashgranttosupportinvestmentineco-friendly,zero-emissions equipment,enhancingGozo’simageasayear-roundsustainable destination.Theschemeaimstoimprovethequalityand competitivenessoftheadventuretourismsector,supportbusiness expansion,andencourageenvironmentallyfriendlypractices.
EligiblebusinessesmustbebasedinGozoandoperateintheAdventure Tourismindustry,includingactivitieslikeabseiling,rockclimbing,diving, cycling,watersports,segways,andsafetyequipment.Businesses offeringotheradventureactivitiesmayalsoqualifyiftheycontributeto sustainabletourism.
TheMinistrywillreimburseupto50%ofeligibleequipmentcosts,upto €5,000,subjecttoschemecompliance.
ThePromotingGozo’sNicheTourismMarketsSchemepromotesinvestmentin nichetourismmarkets,boostingGozo’sbrandingasasustainable,quality destination.Itsupportsmarketingcampaignstoraiseawareness,enhance brandsinternationally,andstimulatelocalproductinvestment.Eligibleinitiatives include:
•Participationinspecializedfairs/eventsabroadwiththeobjectiveof promotingGozoasaholidaydestination.
•Advertisinginpublications/socialmedia/online/televisiontargetedtoa foreignaudience.
ThisschemecaterstobusinessesintourismnicheslikeCraft&Artisanal Products,Sports&Adventure,GozoasaWeddingDestination,Gastronomy, Health&Well-being,MICE,andReligiousTourism.
Theschemecoversupto75%ofeligiblecosts:
•Upto€3,000foradvertisingoreventparticipation
•Upto€4,500forbothadvertisingandeventparticipation.
Participationcostscovereconomyclassflights,registrationfees,andupto60% ofthestandardsubsistenceallowancecoveringB&Baccommodation(1day beforeandaftertheevent).
TheGozoTeleworkingSchemeprovidesfinancialaidtoemployersoffering teleworktoeligibleGozitanemployees.Thegrantisspreadover3years, basedonthenumberofteleworkdays.Additionally,aone-offgrantisoffered forTechnologicalandCapitalInvestmentsneededtoequipemployeesfor telework.
Thisschemesupportsemployers,basedinMalta,offeringGozitanresident employeestheflexibilitytoworkfromhome,improvingwork-lifebalance whilemaintaininghighproductivity.Teleworkallowsforincreased performance,timesavedoncommuting,andencouragesemployeestobe moreefficient.
Thebeneficiaryistheemployer,providedtheycomplywiththescheme’s termsandconditions.EmployerscanapplyagainundertheGozo TeleworkingSchemeforemployeespreviouslyawardedgrantsbetween 2020-2023.Eligibility,however,willonlyberestrictedtopartialsalary reimbursements.
Theaidconsistsoftwocomponents:
•SalaryRefund:ArefundbasedontheteleworkhoursofeachGozitan employee,upto€10,000maximumperemployeespreadover3years.
•TechnologicalandCapitalInvestment:Aone-time75%reimbursementfor equipment(Notebook/PCandprinter)upto€850.
