How much can employers recover through IIS?

Up to 70% of eligible costs for small and micro businesses (fewer than 50 employees), 60% for medium businesses (50 to 249 employees) and 50% for large businesses. Eligible costs use standard hourly rates per trainee (€30.90 for training and €10.80 for wages) plus 7% for overheads.

When should an IIS application be submitted?

At least 7 calendar days before the training starts. Applications in the current call close on 31 December 2026, or earlier if the €2 million budget runs out, and training must be completed by 30 June 2027.

IIS Scheme Malta | Investing in Skills Training Funding

Q: What is the Investing in Skills (IIS) scheme?

Investing in Skills (IIS) is a Jobsplus grant for employers who train their staff, jointly funded by ESF+, the Maltese Government and the employer. The employer signs a Grant Agreement and Jobsplus reimburses the eligible costs after the training. It is not a tax credit.

The Investing in Skills (IIS) Scheme is a Jobsplus grant for employers who train their staff. It is jointly funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), the Maltese Government and the employer. The employer signs a Grant Agreement with Jobsplus, pays for the training, and Jobsplus reimburses the eligible costs after the training. It is a grant, not a tax credit.

How much you can recover

Small and micro businesses (fewer than 50 employees): up to 70% of eligible costs.
Medium businesses (50 to 249 employees): up to 60% of eligible costs.
Large businesses (250 employees or more): up to 50% of eligible costs.
Eligible costs use standard hourly rates per trainee set by Jobsplus (currently €30.90 for training and €10.80 towards the trainee’s wage), plus 7% for overheads.

Eligibility

Open to undertakings with an economic activity, whatever their legal form, including self employed persons, family businesses and partnerships. NGOs and social partners can also apply.
Apply at least 7 calendar days before the training starts. Jobsplus recommends 21 days.
Up to 10 trainees per group.
Training must be external, or delivered by an MFHEA licensed institution. Training required by law, meetings and team building do not qualify.

Eligible Courses

Accredited courses at MQF Levels 1 to 5 qualify, counted on their approved contact hours. Non accredited training is capped at 25 contact hours per trainee.

Key dates

The current call has a €2 million budget and runs first come, first served. Applications close on 31 December 2026, or earlier if the budget runs out. Training must be completed by 30 June 2027. Our team checks your IIS eligibility.

Note: IIS is for employers, not for individuals paying for their own course. If you are paying yourself, ask us about MySkills (cash refund) or Get Qualified (personal tax credit).