Their ideal location in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea has given the Maltese islands an extremely diverse collection of cultures and traditions, stemming from the influences of the various groups who have occupied the archipelago. In today’s day and age, Malta remains a culturally diverse nation, due to the high levels of emigration (especially…
Its ideal strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean sea has ensured that Malta has always been a hub for transport and transit stops. This hasn’t changed in modern times – whether it is a stop on a cruise, or a transfer stop for long international journeys, Malta plays host to hundreds of ships…
Why Malta? Malta is one of the few civil law jurisdictions that not only has developed its own domestic law but also recognizes the judiciary of foreign law. The act of the setting up is regulated by the Maltese Trust and Trustees Act of 2005 and which incorporates within its provisions the Hague Convention on…
Buying Property in Malta Property in Malta has always been a sound investment securing moderate capital growth even in the worst of times. Over the years numerous government initiatives have contributed towards various tax advantages directed at foreign businesses, professionals and retirees, making Malta a tempting destination and in turn this has had a positive effect…
This overview of Malta’s personal taxation of Maltese residents applies to persons taking up residence under European freedom of movement rules, under any immigration rights or residence programme as well as under the Maltese Citizenship by Exceptional Services rules. Personal Tax Connecting Factors Under Maltese law, the connecting factors determining the taxability of individuals are domicile and residence, remnants…