The self-employed permit is for third country nationals that wish to be self-employed in Malta. They have to meet one or more of the following criteria: Investment in Malta capital expenditure of at least EUR 500.000 within 6 months from the date on which the employment licence is granted; Being a high-skilled innovator with a sound business plan and a pledge to employ at least three EEA/Swiss/Maltese Nationals within 18 months; Being the sole representative of an overseas company (established for at least three years abroad) wishing to open a branch in Malta; Being the leader of a project that has been formally approved by Malta Enterprise and formally notified by the latter to Jobsplus.