FAQs - Rizorsi Agrikoli Malta

1. What is Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta?

Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta is the national agency responsible for managing, protecting, and regulating agricultural land resources in Malta. It supports genuine farmers by ensuring land is properly registered, fairly leased, and used sustainably for agricultural purposes.

2. What services does Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta offer?

The agency provides services including:

Registration of agricultural land leases and emphyteusis
Management of the Agricultural Land Repository
Support with applications for tax exemptions (e.g., Causa Mortis)
Guidance for CAP scheme eligibility and land tenure documentation
Oversight of government-leased agricultural plots

3. Who can register land with Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta?

Eligible applicants include:

Private landowners of agricultural land
Tenants, lessees, or emphyteuta (ċens holders)
Heirs of agricultural land
Farmers applying for government aid or land-related schemes

4. What documents are required to register land?

Required documents include:

Completed registration form
Site plan issued by the Lands Authority
Lease, title deed, or emphyteutical contract
Valid ID
Farmer registration number (if applicable)

Optional documents such as photos, affidavits, or past scheme approvals may support the application.

5. How can I apply for tax exemption on inherited agricultural land?

You must:

Submit a notarial Declaration Causa Mortis
Apply for an Exemption Certificate from Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta
Prove the land will remain in agricultural use
Ensure the transfer follows Article 32(9) of the Duty on Documents and Transfers Act

6. Can I lease government agricultural land?

Yes. Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta manages the leasing of eligible government-owned agricultural land. Applications must include a site plan, proof of farming activity, and completed lease request forms (AGRI1 or AGRIRES1).

7. Where can I get the required forms?

All application forms, including land registration, lease requests, and exemption certificates, can be downloaded from the official Riżorsi Agrikoli Malta website or collected from regional offices.