M26062 - Payroll Compliance in Malta: What's Changed, What's Coming, and What Still Trips Everyone Up (Online) (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Registration Time: 09:00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Mr Jonathan Mifsud
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Payroll in Malta keeps evolving — and the margin for error keeps shrinking. This session provides a comprehensive and up-to-date walkthrough of Maltese payroll compliance, from structuring pay packages correctly through to FSS submission.
Whether you process payroll daily or oversee it as part of a broader role, this session will bring you up to speed on the latest legislative changes, reinforce the fundamentals that still catch practitioners out, and prepare you for what's on the horizon.

Specific topics to be covered during the sessioN

• Pay package structuring: salary, allowances, benefits and what can and cannot be deducted
• Leave entitlements, overtime rules and Wage Regulation Order obligations
• 2026 updates: revised tax bands and the introduction of the new parent rates, new SSC rates, Urgent Family Leave, equal pay, and mandatory bank payments for third-country nationals
• Income tax and social security calculations — worked examples
• FSS submission: common errors, validation checks and the move toward real-time reporting
• Auto-enrolment pensions and what employers need to prepare for in 2026

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Payroll compliance sits at the intersection of employment law, tax and financial reporting — making it directly relevant to accountants whether they process payroll themselves, oversee it on behalf of clients, or sign off on related submissions. Malta's payroll landscape has seen meaningful legislative change in 2025 alone, with updates to income tax bands, SSC rates, leave entitlements and employer obligations for specific categories of worker. Errors in payroll — whether in calculations, deductions or FSS submissions — carry financial, legal and reputational consequences for both the employer and their adviser. This session ensures members are current, compliant and confident in an area where the cost of getting it wrong falls squarely on the professionals involved.

Target Audience

Accountants and accounting professionals who handle payroll in-house or in practice on behalf of clients, bureau staff, HR professionals working alongside finance teams, and practitioners who need a structured annual update on Maltese payroll obligations. Suitable for both those processing payroll regularly and those with oversight or sign-off responsibilities.

Speaker's Profile

Jonathan is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Buddy, a cutting-edge payroll platform that is revolutionising the way payroll bureaus and accountants in Malta and beyond expand their services. Since starting as a self-employed technology consultant in 2014, Jonathan has accumulated over nine years of experience in collaborating closely with payroll professionals. He specialises in utilising technology to enhance workflow efficiency, boost profitability, and reduce risks in payroll processes.
As a known figure in the Maltese payroll and accounting scene, Jonathan has spoken at prominent local events including the Malta Institute of Accountants . His expertise is regularly showcased through webinars and he is a familiar voice on podcasts.
Jonathan's presentations are well-received for their practical insights and strategic advice, making him a sought-after speaker for both local and international audiences. His ability to simplify complex payroll challenges ensures that his contributions are highly relevant and valued by payroll and accounting professionals.

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Core

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

M26063 - AI in the Payroll Office: Practical Tools, Real Workflows & Safe Implementation (Online) (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Registration Time: 09:00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Mr Jonathan Mifsud
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

AI is already changing how payroll professionals work — but most of the conversation is either hype or fear. This session cuts through both.
Through live demonstrations, attendees will see how tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini can be applied to real payroll tasks today — and where the boundaries of safe, compliant use lie.

Specific topics to be covered during the sessioN

An honest overview of AI tools available and their limitations for payroll work
Practical demonstrations: cleaning client data, drafting communications, and summarising legislative updates
Live demo: using AI to extract structured employee information from unstructured client emails
Understanding the API concept — what's possible without writing a single line of code
GDPR obligations when using AI with payroll and employee data
Vendor AI vs building your own: what to consider before either
What to expect from AI in payroll over the next two years

WHY SHOULD MEMBERS ATTEND THIS CPE EVENT?

AI tools are increasingly being used across accounting and finance practices — often informally, without clear guidance on where they can be applied safely and where they cannot. For payroll specifically, the stakes are high: the data involved is personal, often sensitive, and subject to GDPR. Members who understand how to use these tools effectively and responsibly will be better placed to improve efficiency in their practice, provide more responsive client service, and advise clients who are asking the same questions. Equally, members who are unaware of the risks — particularly around data handling and over-reliance on AI outputs — are exposed. This session gives members the practical knowledge to make informed decisions rather than either avoiding AI entirely or adopting it without appropriate safeguards.

Target audience

Accountants, payroll practitioners and bureau professionals who want a grounded, practical introduction to AI tools in the context of their day-to-day work. No technical background is required. Equally relevant to those who have already started experimenting with AI tools and want to understand the compliance and security boundaries, and to those who are yet to start and want to know where to begin.

Speaker's Profile

Jonathan is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Buddy, a cutting-edge payroll platform that is revolutionising the way payroll bureaus and accountants in Malta and beyond expand their services. Since starting as a self-employed technology consultant in 2014, Jonathan has accumulated over nine years of experience in collaborating closely with payroll professionals. He specialises in utilising technology to enhance workflow efficiency, boost profitability, and reduce risks in payroll processes.
As a known figure in the Maltese payroll and accounting scene, Jonathan has spoken at prominent local events including the Malta Institute of Accountants . His expertise is regularly showcased through webinars and he is a familiar voice on podcasts.
Jonathan's presentations are well-received for their practical insights and strategic advice, making him a sought-after speaker for both local and international audiences. His ability to simplify complex payroll challenges ensures that his contributions are highly relevant and valued by payroll and accounting professionals.

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Core

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

The Malta Institute of Accountants upcoming events

M26062 - Payroll Compliance in Malta: What's Changed, What's Coming, and What Still Trips Everyone Up (Online) (4 Jun 2026)

Registration Time: 09:00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break Speaker: Mr Jonathan Mifsud Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €40.00Non-MIA Members: €75.00Retired Members: €20.00Students: €30.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Specific topics to be covered during the sessioN

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

Speaker's Profile

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Core

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

M26063 - AI in the Payroll Office: Practical Tools, Real Workflows & Safe Implementation (Online) (11 Jun 2026)

Registration Time: 09:00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break Speaker: Mr Jonathan Mifsud Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €40.00Non-MIA Members: €75.00Retired Members: €20.00Students: €30.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Specific topics to be covered during the sessioN

An honest overview of AI tools available and their limitations for payroll work

Practical demonstrations: cleaning client data, drafting communications, and summarising legislative updates

Live demo: using AI to extract structured employee information from unstructured client emails

Understanding the API concept — what's possible without writing a single line of code

GDPR obligations when using AI with payroll and employee data

Vendor AI vs building your own: what to consider before either

What to expect from AI in payroll over the next two years

WHY SHOULD MEMBERS ATTEND THIS CPE EVENT?

Target audience

Speaker's Profile

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Core

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Mr Jonathan Mifsud
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Mr Jonathan Mifsud
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00