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Taxation in relation to immovable property

Taxation in relation to immovable property

The Minister of Finance has in his Budget Speech for the year 2024 announced that: The scheme applicable for first time buyers and second time buyers will be extended for another year. No income tax and stamp duty will continue to apply on the first €750,000 of the...

EXemption for pensioners

EXemption for pensioners

The Minister of Finance has in his Budget Speech for the year 2024 announced that the amount of pension income which will for the year 2024 be excluded from the taxable income will amount to 60%.  Since the year 2022, pension income has gradually been excluded...

Tax deadlines for the month of November 2023

Tax deadlines for the month of November 2023

The following are the tax deadlines for this month. 15 November 2023 – Submission of VAT returns together with the relative payment in respect of the quarter ending September 2023 30 November 2023  – Online submission of income tax returns in respect of year of...

Tax deadlines for the month of October 2023

Tax deadlines for the month of October 2023

The following are the tax deadlines for this month. 15 October 2023 – Submission of VAT returns together with the relative payment in respect of the quarter ending August 2023 31 October 2023 – Online submission of income tax returns in respect of year of assessment...

Reduced rate of tax for income from artistic activities

Reduced rate of tax for income from artistic activities

The Commissioner for Tax and Customs has announced the publication of guidance on the 7.5% rate of tax applicable to income from certain artistic activities pursuant to article 56(26A) of the Income Tax Act (CAP 123). Guidance on the scope of the reduced rate,...

Tax deadlines for the month of September 2023

Tax deadlines for the month of September 2023

The following are the tax deadlines for this month. 15 September 2023 – Submission of VAT returns together with the relative payment in respect of the quarter ending July 2023 30 September 2023 – Online submission of income tax returns in respect of year of assessment...

Extension of VAT Return Deadline for August 2023

Extension of VAT Return Deadline for August 2023

The Malta Tax and Customs Administration notifies that the deadline for the filing of VAT returns that are due by 15th August 2023 has been extended to 31st August 2023. The due date of the relative payment is being extended accordingly.

Tax deadlines for the month of August 2023

Tax deadlines for the month of August 2023

The following are the tax deadlines for this month. 31 August 2023 – Online submission of income tax returns in respect of year of assessment 2023 by companies whose accounting year ended on 30 September 2022 31 August 2023 – Submission by employers of Form FS5 for...

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Corporate Taxation in Malta

Maltese companies are subject to tax at the rate of 35% on their worldwide income and capital gains. Malta grants various fiscal incentives to both companies and their shareholders upon the distribution of a dividend.

Setting up a Company in Malta

Setting up a company in Malta is a relatively straight forward procedure and can be set up within 2 working days, provided we are in receipt of all the information, funds and due diligence documentation we need.

Taking up Residence in Malta

Warm climate, friendly people, excellent communication infrastructures, low criminality and many other features of the Maltese islands have made Malta an excellent destination for people to take up residence in.

Remote Gaming in Malta

Malta was the first EU Member State to specifically regulate the remote gaming industry in 2004 and has ever since established itself as one of the prime jurisdictions for remote gaming operators. The Malta Gaming Authority (“MGA”) is the regulatory of gaming in Malta.

Payment Institutions in Malta

Malta has become a destination of choice for the setting up of Payment Institutions (also referred to as Payment Services Providers or PSPs). A number of advantages have contributed to this success, e.g. fiscal incentives granted.

Electronic Money Institutions in Malta

Malta has recently seen an increase in the number of Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) looking to set up their operations in Malta. This has been largely due to the growth in the e-commerce and the i-gaming industries.

Initial Coin Offering (ICO) Services in Malta

Malta has always been on the forefront of technology and innovation. A number of initiatives have been launched, aimed at establishing an innovative and attractive regulatory framework for entities operating in the blockchain industry.

Assistance to Family Businesses in Malta

Malta has recently introduced legislation to encourage good governance in the management of family businesses, to assist family businesses to operate in an efficient way and to assist in the transfer of business from one generation to the other.