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Residence in Malta |
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Buying Real Estate |
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Ship and Yacht Registration |
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Corporate and Trust Services |
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More about Malta |
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Malta consists of a small group of islands in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian island of Sicily and well positioned as a cultural but also political stepping-stone between Europe and North Africa. Malta became independent from Britain in 1964 after being a colony for more than 200 years. Malta is nation with a rich cultural heritage and a history going back several thousand years. Since May 2004, Malta is also a full member of the European Union. |
 Valletta - The Capital
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Traditionally agriculture was important, but the economy has undergone significant change. Major industries now include high-tech manufacturing, food and beverages, tourism and international financial services.
In recent years the Maltese government has actively sought to attract foreign capital with attractive incentives, including generous tax breaks, aimed at international investors and entrepreneurs. Malta is an excellent jurisdiction to establish low-taxed international trading companies and treaty-protected international holding companies. Malta also has an important shipping register and is one of world's preferred jurisdictions for tax-free yacht registrations.
This pro-business government policy seeks to build on Malta's many existing strengths such as its strategic location, excellent international trade relations, a highly qualified, motivated and English-speaking workforce and a good quality of life including excellent healthcare and schools.
Malta is also a very attractive location for private residence. Malta offers non-Maltese persons the possibility of acquiring residence status through attractive and efficient programmes available both to EU and non-EU citizens. A residence permit entitles its holder to reside permanently in Malta with the freedom to come and go any time. A permanent resident enjoys a privileged tax status while at the same time benefiting from Malta's wide network of Double Taxation Treaties. A further advantage of this status is that as long as the resident abides by the rules of the permit, the resident permit holder need not spend any particular time actually residing in Malta.
Malta has a good infrastructure. Telecommunications, postal services, banking, hospitals and health services as well as all other important public services are efficient and of a very high standard. Air Malta operates 35 flight routes mostly within Europe and the Mediterranean region, and most major European airlines operate flights to Malta. There is a regular sea link with Italy.
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Malta offers many advantages, including:
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Very low income tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax |
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Favourable double-taxation agreements with key countries |
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Highly respected jurisdiction for incorporating low-tax companies |
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Excellent banking centre with a presence of major international banks |
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Ideal location in the centre of the Mediterranean |
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Excellent access by sea and the international airport of Malta |
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English-speaking environment, high standard of living |
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To establish yourself or your business in Malta will require securing relationships with key partners such as government officials, bankers and corporate professionals. You need experienced consultants to build a network of contacts and to help you to become established in your new environment.
The specialised services
of Henley & Partners are a resource and complement to other law
and consulting firms. We can help other firms and their clients with
the unique and specific details required by the immigration and business
relocation process and tax planning involving Malta and other key jurisdictions
worldwide.
Further Information
Through its offices in Malta, Henley & Partners assist foreign individuals in obtaining residence status, and advise corporations and investors about all aspects of investing and doing business in Malta, including efficient company incorporation and management. Please contact us for more information or to arrange for an initial personal consultation.
