Republic of Malta
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Republic of Malta

Corporate Services in Malta

Tax Incentives for Foreign Shareholders

Malta operates a full imputation system where income tax paid by companies is fully credited to shareholders receiving dividends, eliminating double economic taxation. While the headline corporate tax rate is 35%, shareholders are entitled to refunds based on the source of income. This typically results in effective net tax rates of around 10%, 5%, or even 0%, making Malta highly attractive for international tax planning.

Tax Incentives for Holding Companies

Dividends received from companies registered in Malta, as well as all profits derived from sales by their subsidiaries, are fully exempt from corporate tax as long as they are paid as dividends to shareholders. In certain cases, such income generated is not subject to tax obligations, meaning it does not need to be reported or taxed.

European Union Member

Following its accession to the European Union in 2004, Malta introduced a range of new incentives. As a result, an increasing number of foreign individuals are registering companies in Malta. Foreign investors or entities with foreign tax residency rights can greatly benefit from Malta's tax regime. Additionally, Malta is one of the EU member states with the lowest tax rates for foreign shareholders.

Highly Developed Financial Services Sector

Malta has established itself as a global center for financial services, including banking, insurance, and investment services. The country’s strong regulatory framework, combined with its political stability, makes it an attractive destination for financial institutions and investors seeking a secure and well-regulated environment for their operations.

Administrative Regions

01 - Attard
02 - Balzan
03 - Birgu
04 - Birkirkara
05 - Birżebbuġa
06 - Cospicua
07 - Dingli
08 - Fgura
09 - Floriana
10 - Fontana
11 - Gudja
12 - Gżira
13 - Għajnsielem
14 - Għarb
15 - Għargħur
16 - Għasri
17 - Għaxaq
18 - Ħamrun
19 - Iklin
20 - Senglea
21 - Kalkara
22 - Kerċem
23 - Kirkop
24 - Lija
25 - Luqa
26 - Marsa
27 - Marsaskala
28 - Marsaxlokk
29 - Mdina
30 - Mellieħa
31 - Mġarr
32 - Mosta
33 - Mqabba
34 - Msida
35 - Mtarfa
36 - Munxar
37 - Nadur
38 - Naxxar
39 - Paola
40 - Pembroke
41 - Pietà
42 - Qala
43 - Qormi
44 - Qrendi
45 - Victoria
46 - Rabat
48 - St. Julian's
49 - San Ġwann
50 - Saint Lawrence
51 - St. Paul's Bay
52 - Sannat
53 - Santa Luċija
54 - Santa Venera
55 - Siġġiewi
56 - Sliema
57 - Swieqi
58 - Ta' Xbiex
59 - Tarxien
60 - Valletta
61 - Xagħra
62 - Xewkija
63 - Xgħajra
64 - Żabbar
65 - Żebbuġ Gozo
66 - Żebbuġ Malta
67 - Żejtun
68 - Żurrieq

Belonging Jurisdiction

Republic of Malta

MT - Malta

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European Economic Area

EEA - European Economic Area

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European Union

EU - European Union

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Earth

WORLD - Global

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