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M1 min read 2 Oct 2026

Mtalicence

An mtalicence is the operating licence the Malta Tourism Authority requires for every short-let property on the island, separate from anything a cleaning service arranges.

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Why AutomateBnB does not handle this

An mtalicence is a legal and regulatory matter under Legal Notice 92, applied for directly with the Malta Tourism Authority. AutomateBnB is a turnover cleaning service and does not obtain, hold or manage licences on a host's behalf.

Why this is not legal advice

Licensing requirements are set and updated by the Malta Tourism Authority, not by a cleaning service, and change over time. Check current requirements directly with the MTA or a licensed adviser before assuming any summary, including this one, still applies.

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Conclusion

An mtalicence is a separate obligation a host arranges directly, entirely apart from the turnover cleaning that happens between guests.

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