Malta taxes residents on worldwide income and capital gains remitted to Malta. Non-domiciled residents only pay on Maltese-source and remitted income. Effective corporate tax can be as low as 5% through refund system.
Income Tax
0-35%
Capital Gains
15-35%
VAT / Sales Tax
18%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
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Citizens from visa-exempt countries can enter Malta and the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa.
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Required for citizens of visa-required countries to visit Malta and the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within 180 days.
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Malta's official digital nomad visa allows non-EU remote workers to live in Malta for up to 4 years while working for foreign employers or clients.
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Required for non-EU nationals staying in Malta for more than 90 days for purposes such as work, study, or family reunification.
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Combined work and residence authorization for non-EU nationals employed by Malta-based companies.
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EU-wide work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a binding job offer in Malta.
$2,200/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Good healthcare for a small country. Mater Dei Hospital is the main public facility. Private options available. EU citizens get EHIC coverage.
ID card or e-Residence needed. BOV and HSBC Malta are main banks. Malta is an EU financial center with strong fintech presence.
Very safe island nation. Low crime rates. Main risk is aggressive driving. Very small and easy to navigate.