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Direct Tax Services<\/h1>\n

We have a passion for tax.\u00a0 Through our specialized team of tax advisors we assist clients in their tax compliance requirements as well as providing creative and innovative fiscal advice to help our clients take full advantage of new opportunities.<\/p>\n

At ACT we provide clients seeking tax advice with efficient, creative, comprehensive and current advice.\u00a0 We advise and assist private individuals seeking tax advice on cross border tax implications on employment income, business profits, passive income, capital gains and other income.\u00a0 We also provide tax advice to corporations and other entities on cross border transactions and on how they can take advantage of tax incentives afforded by tax law to mitigate their tax liability.<\/p>\n

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At ACT we offer a complete tax solution by liaising with our clients\u2019 tax advisors in their country of residence or incorporation.\u00a0 Our advice in this area is personalized since we focus on the particular needs of the client.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our services include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation and submission to the Maltese tax authorities of private and corporate income tax returns;<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Liaison with the Maltese tax authorities on various tax issues;<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provision of written tax advice on various complex tax issues;<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Advice on the most tax-efficient tax structures to set up taking into account the particular facts and circumstances of our clients;<\/p>\n

(e)\u00a0\u00a0 Tax computations on business profits, capital gains, and other income;<\/p>\n

(f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advice on allowable deductions, exemptions, cross border tax issues, double taxation treaty considerations and tax planning opportunities.<\/p>\n

For further information please read our fact sheet by clicking the button below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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