Buying Property in Malta Publications

The transfer of immovable property in Malta or any rights relating to such property attracts property transfers tax (“PTT”) as the default liability, or, income tax on capital gains (“CG&rdquo...

The purchase of immovable property situated in Malta attracts duty on documents and transfers if the transfer document is executed in Malta. The default rate of tax payable by th...

The 2011 HNWI Rules regulate the issue of Malta residence permits to Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norwegian nationals....

The HNWI-EU/EEA/Swiss Nationals Rules, 2011 regulate the issue of Malta PR permits to EU and non-EU nationals. Persons eligible under this scheme will be subject to Malta tax at a flat rate of 15% on a remittance basis.

In Malta, freedom of information is contemplated in two distinct fundamental freedoms’ enactments. The first is contained in article 41 of the Constitution of Malta and the second in Article 10 of the First Schedule to the European Conventio...

Various administrative structures are empowered by the new Environment and Development Planning Act 2010 to make decisions on development applications depending on the nature of the proposed application.

The impact of urban sprawl in past decades has influenced the extent of urban fringes. Some undeveloped land within the limits of development is still used for agricultural purposes, but can be considered as rural as it has been earmarked for f...

In April 2011, STEP held its International Conference in Malta.  Chetcuti Cauchi tax partner and Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, technical chair of the Council of STEP Malta branch, delivered a presentation on the tax planning opportunities Malta pro...

The Maltese Ordinary Residence Scheme is an attractive residence scheme currently available to EU nationals seeking to transfer their tax residence to a safe, high quality and tax-efficient jurisdiction such as Malta.

Malta recently tied first place with Zimbabwe for the best climate in the world.  Both countries are English-speaking with Malta having a flat 15% tax rate, excellent health care and fantastic sea views.

Malta is an ideal destination for setting up business, investment, retirement or to own a second home in Europe.

A flat rate of 15% is chargeable on all income (less personal allowances) received in, or remitted to, Malta from either local or foreign sources. This is subject to a minimum payment of EUR4,230 (approx. US$4,900) per annum.
In the absence...

Non-residents purchasing property in Malta require a permit issued under the Acuisition of Immovable Property Act (AIP Permit).  An AIP permit allows non-resdients to buy property in Malta subject to a number of conditions.