Payroll Services


Payroll processing is a time consuming and fairly complex procedure. Care must be taken to ensure that fiscal/regulatory changes are implemented to avoid penalties or fines for incorrect submissions. Outsourcing payroll frees up resources which may be engaged more productively elsewhere and also ensures that payroll processing and reporting is executed accurately and on time.

ARQ’s highly trained team can assist with:

  • Payroll bureau services;
  • Recruitment of employees;
  • Drawing up employment contracts;
  • Engagement or dismissal procedures;
  • Or advising  with employee evaluations.

ARQ utilises industry leading software platforms to provide solutions for your payroll and HR needs in a professional, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Employment in Malta requires the observation of a number of regulations. ARQ’s dedicated payroll team provides a full scope of services ranging from application for a PE (Employment) number to subsequent processing and filing of both monthly and annual reporting to IRD, the employer and the employees. Leave and sick leave recording are also available and further support is provided by ARQ’s in-house HR team which can provide advice on a number of HR related issues. Assistance is also provided to employees who may require a work/residency permit as well as registration with the competent authorities including attaining unique tax and National Insurance identification codes. ARQ can also assist and advise individuals on temporary placements who may wish to continue having their NI paid in the country of normal residency.

How we do it


ARQ’s qualified and dedicated payroll team has accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise servicing clients in varied sectors including the gaming, shipping, aviation and off-shore industries.

ARQ provides clients with an efficient, legally complaint payroll system which focuses on high levels of accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.

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    Key Contact

    David Borg

    Partner – Tax & Advisory
    A Chartered Accountant and co-founding partner at ARQ. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and the Malta Institute of Accountants. He is also a Member of the Malta Institute of Taxation and the Malta Institute of Financial Services Practitioners.

    We’ve been using ARQ’s payroll services for years. Always punctual and accurate. Strongly recommended.

    Robert Reinikainen | Casino Director, Lucky Dino

    ARQ’s payroll had proved to be very efficient over the past years. The latest software is used to generate payslips, FS5 and other documents. The expertise within the payroll department is of a very high standard; every question thrown at them has always been answered in a very technical manner.

    Pierre D. Zammit | Technical Director, Aerospace Inspection Training Malta