Environmental Permit for Industry - General

Last Updated: Wednesday 17 June 2026

Overview

The Environment and Resource Authority (ERA) regulates the environmental impact of enterprises. To this effect industrial installations and waste management facilties require an operational permit from ERA as the regulator.

What you'll get

  • The applicant will receive an automatic email from the system that informs the applicant that a new minute has been addressed to him/her.

Eligibility

  • Maltese/ EU (cross-border) and non-EU individuals or corporate bodies.

How to apply

Fill in the online form and submit.

Prior to clicking the submit button, kindly ensure that all relevant supplementary forms have been attached, including a signed scanned copy of the page containing the applicant's declaration.

To check for the conditions for environmental permits, please click here

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

3.5 months

Assessment of Application

5 months

Approval of Application

1 month

Delivery of Service

1 month

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