TOURISM LICENCES IN MALTA

"Holiday premises" means any building, howsoever described, but not being a hotel, guest house, hostel or the ordinary residence of the owner or tenant thereof, as the case may be, in which accommodation, ancillary services, including self-catering services, and amenities are provided for tourists; and includes any number of such buildings which are grouped together.

An application can be filed online by following the link.
Applicable Laws
Chapter 409- Travel and Tourism Services Act
Subsidiary Legislation 409.11- Holiday Premises Regulations

Documents needed with application
- Identity Card – copy of both sides
- VAT Nr. of Individual (who is responsible to submit ECO Contribution)
- Site Plan
- MEPA Permit including the endorsed MEPA Layout Plans
Or
If the premise was built pre-1967 Architect’s Declaration and Architect’s Layout Plans. 
Note: Architect’s Declaration should state:
a) Property was built pre-1967 and that no Planning documents could be traced, or no applications or other permits exist with P.A/ PAPB
b) Property is built as per sanitary regulations and is fit for habitation
- If not owner of premises: Contract of Lease OR Lands Department per
- For applications on behalf of a company only – Memo and Articles of association and company resolution confirming representation
- Copy of Contract of Purchase (non-Maltese national only)
- A 3rd. Party liability insurance for € 250,000

Holiday Premises through a lease/emphyteusis agreement - Checklist
- Identity Card copy of front and back
- If not owner of the property, Contract of Lease
- Declaration from owner that has no objection and lease agreement from Lands Department (if applicable)
- Copy of full Memo of Articles of association and company resolution (if applicable) with representation
- A third-party liability insurance for €250,000
- Copy of Contract of purchase