Investment Guide

Commercial Property Guide

Your comprehensive guide to commercial property investment in Malta. Discover categories, classes and the opportunities that await.

When it comes to investing in commercial property, there are many things to consider — but the right location is definitely at the top of the list! With Office in Malta, you're always in luck when it comes to variety, choice and diversity of properties in top quality locations — plus our team is made up of experts who will happily guide you into choosing the right commercial investment for you.

It's all about location, and Malta's high-ranking reputation with ideal commercial property investment is what its thriving business culture is all about. Malta is big on innovation and technology, always looking at the next 'it' thing to soar in the markets; from iGaming to FinTech and Cryptocurrency — the always constant on Malta's list... Real Estate!

Seeing as the real estate and construction industries are so strong on Maltese shores, our expert real estate agents at Office in Malta are constantly in touch with developers, contractors and big commercial investors to understand the market and discover what properties would make for sound investments for our clients. We do all the groundwork so you don't have to!

Knowing which commercial blocks in Malta are at the top of everyone's watchlist means that we can always inform you of the best spaces for your next business venture in Malta. All we'd need to know is your requirements to keep on the lookout or set you up with a ready-to-move-in commercial real estate location. No matter the specifications, we'll find the right commercial property investment in Malta for you — it's what we do and we love it.

Property Categories & Classes

Malta's commercial property classification system at a glance

Category A

Residential & Commercial Dwellings

  • Class 1: Dwelling for residential accommodation, lodging or personal residence that offers commercial occupation purposes to render a service.
Category B

Institutions & Public Spaces

  • Class 2A: Residential Institution — temporary care or permanent residential solution such as hospitals or nursing homes.
  • Class 2B: Non-Residential Institution — public spaces such as museums, libraries, public halls etc.
  • Class 2C: Educational Institution — centres for learning and training including schools, nurseries, day centres, classrooms etc.
Category C

Hospitality & Marine Leisure

  • Class 3A: Smaller Hospitality Facilities — guesthouses, palazzinos, boutique hotels, hostels etc.
  • Class 3B: Larger Hospitality Facilities — hotels.
  • Class 3C: Marine Leisure Premises — areas for mooring, sailing, diving or any other marine-based sport or recreation.
Category D

Professional & Retail Spaces

  • Class 4A: Professional Spaces — units such as offices.
  • Class 4B: Retail Premises — units for display sale of retail goods (except motor vehicles).
  • Class 4C: Food & Beverage Establishments — catering where no cooking is allowed.
  • Class 4D: Food & Beverage Establishments — catering where cooking is allowed.
Category E

Industrial Spaces

  • Class 5A: Light Industry — areas that service product and process development including crafts etc.
  • Class 5B: General Industry — areas used for industrial processes.
  • Class 5C: Specialised Industry — areas used for processing of materials, minerals etc.
Category F

Storage & Distribution

  • Class 6A: Storage & Distribution — areas used for the storage of imported goods.
  • Class 6B: Boatyards — areas used for the specific storage of boats and other marine vehicles.
Category G

Agriculture

  • Class 7: Agriculture — areas used for animal husbandry and agricultural crops.
Category H

Aquaculture

  • Class 8: Aquaculture — areas used for marine culture and education.

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Whether you're looking for a Class 4A office, a Class 3B hotel, or a Class 6A warehouse — our team of experts will guide you to the perfect commercial property investment in Malta.

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