Malta is a member state of the European Union, which successfully meets the needs of business, freedom of stay and movement in the Eurozone, provides a wide range of tax benefits and many other advantages:
Malta has a European system of legal reduction of the tax burden and for residents there are no taxes that are levied in other EU countries.
Malta ranks first with the most reliable health care system among European countries
Malta has an English education system
Excellent Mediterranean climate and clean ecology
Methods for obtaining a residence permit and citizenship of Malta
According to immigration law, citizens of non-EU countries are eligible to obtain a residence permit and citizenship of Malta in 2021 under the following programs:
✓ Malta Global Residence Program (MGRP)
✓ Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP)
✓ Malta’s Citizenship by Investment route, now known as the Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment
✓ Residence permit for digital nomads in Malta
Malta Global Residence Programme (МGRP)
The Global Residence Program in Malta is a state program for obtaining a residence permit in Malta for citizens of countries outside the European Union, with the provision of a special tax status.
The Global Residence Program is suitable for entrepreneurs and investors who wish to obtain Malta tax residency status and benefit from tax incentives and optimize their tax burden.
Benefits of obtaining a Malta residence permit under the Global Residence program
The program participant receives a Tax Residence Certificate (TRC) and enjoys a special tax status.
Any foreign income transferred to Malta will be taxed at a special flat rate of 15%. Income received from abroad that is not transferred to Malta will not be taxed in Malta.
0% inheritance tax and no luxury tax
Residence permit status under the MGRP program can be obtained immediately for the entire family of the applicant: spouse, children, parents.
The applicant has the right to start his own business in Malta, taking advantage of tax incentives, and also to work in Malta for hire.
Basic conditions for participation in the global residence program
The applicant must rent a property in Malta for at least € 9,600 per year (€ 8,750 per year in Gozo or southern Malta). Or buy real estate in Malta worth at least 275,000 euros (or 220,000 euros for Gozo and the southern regions).
The main applicant must pay a minimum annual tax of € 15,000.
The main applicant must speak one of the state languages (English, Maltese) at a conversational level
There is no minimum stay in Malta, however it is not recommended to reside in any other country (not in Malta) for more than 183 days a year.
Requirements for investment program participants
In order for the registration of residence permit status for an investor to be successful, the following conditions must be met:
The main applicant is over 18 years of age.
No previous convictions or current criminal prosecutions.
Availability of a medical insurance policy.
Good command of English or Maltese, confirmed by an appropriate certificate or diploma.
Successful completion of Due Diligence.
Confirmation of financial solvency.
In addition to the investor, the application can also include:
Spouse or husband.
Children under the age of 25 years.
Parents who are financially dependent on the investor.
Required documents, stages and deadlines
To participate in the investment residence permit program, the applicant is required to provide the following documents:
Application for participation in the program according to Form B.
Copies of passports (including copies for each co-applicant).
Receipt for payment of the administrative fee.
Birth certificates.
A police certificate issued no earlier than 6 months before submitting the application.
Information about the status of the bank account.
Residential rental agreement or purchase and sale agreement.
All submitted documents must be translated into English and notarized.
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Moving to Malta for permanent residence is possible for the whole family under the Malta Permanent Resident program.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme, or as it is also called the Malta Golden Visa or Malta Residence Permit by Investment, is an immigration investment program that replaced the Malta Residence and Visa Program (MRVP).
Subject to fulfilling a number of program conditions, the applicant and his family members can obtain permanent residence in Malta.
The main advantages of obtaining permanent residence in Malta
✓ Immediately obtaining a permanent residence permit in Malta (permanent residence) without the requirement to reside in the country. ✓ You are not required to take a language test to obtain permanent residence. ✓ Four generations can obtain permanent residence in Malta: applicant, spouse, children, parents, grandparents.
Investment options
Rental Property
rental of real estate from 10,000 euros per year (Gozo / south of Malta) or from 12,000 euros per year (north of Malta) for 5 years
one-off contribution in the amount of 98,000 euros
charitable donation 2000 euros
Buying property in Malta
purchase of real estate for a minimum amount of 300,000 euros (Gozo / south of Malta) or from 350,000 euros (north of Malta) and hold for 5 years
one-off contribution in the amount of 68,000 euros
We assist in all provisions of the clients related to the rental or purchase of real estate in Malta and at the same time provide a full range of services for obtaining permanent residency in Malta for the entire family of the client
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Malta Citizenship by Investment
In November 2020, the Government of Malta launched a new program – Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment.
One of the requirements under the new program is that the applicant and family members included in the application must have Maltese resident status for at least 12 or 36 months prior to obtaining a Malta Passport.
Conditions for obtaining citizenship of Malta by investment
1. Contribution to the economic development of the country
600,000 euros (the main applicant and family members who are included in the application must be resident in Malta for 36 months before obtaining citizenship)
or 750,000 euros (the applicant and family members must be resident in Malta for 12 months before obtaining citizenship).
an additional 50,000 euros for each family member included in the application.
2. Buying or renting real estate in Malta
minimum property value 700,000 euros
or rental of real estate worth from 16,000 euros per year.
The investor must retain ownership of the property or have a valid lease agreement for at least 5 years.
3. Charitable donation
€ 10,000 to one or more charities approved by Community Malta Agency.
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Residence permit and citizenship of Malta – FAQ
✓ How to obtain a residence permit in Malta for Ukrainians?
Ukrainians and other citizens of non-EU countries can obtain a temporary residence permit in Malta under the Global Residence Program (MGRP) or a permanent residence permit under the Malta Permanent Resident Program (MPRP).
✓ How to relocate to Malta for permanent residence?
After 5 years of residence in Malta, you can obtain permanent residence. Alternatively, you can participate in the Malta Permanent Resident Program (MPRP) and obtain permanent residence immediately without the need for permanent staying.
✓ Is it possible to obtain a residence permit in Malta when purchasing real estate?
When purchasing real estate in Malta for a certain amount, you can receive both a residence permit and permanent residence.
When purchasing real estate for an amount of 275,000 euros (or 220,000 euros for Gozo / southern regions), the applicant and his family can receive a residence permit for 1 year with the right to extend.
When purchasing real estate for an amount of 350,000 euros (or 300,000 euros for Gozo / southern Malta), the applicant and his family can apply for permanent residence in Malta.
✓ How to obtain Maltese Citizenship and Passport?
You can obtain Maltese citizenship by living in the country for 10-18 years legally.
Or through the Maltese citizenship program based on significant contribution to the economic and social development of the country. By participating in this program, you can obtain citizenship for the whole family after 12 or 36 months of residence in Malta.
In 2013, she graduated in law from the National University «Odessa Law Academy» with honors and received a Master of Law degree. Anastasia Taran has experience in international and contract law, as well as corporate and tax law in Europe. Within the framework of Feod Group, she specializes i...
In 2013, she graduated in law from the National University «Odessa Law Academy» with honors and received a Master of Law degree. Anastasia Taran has experience in international and contract law, as well as corporate and tax law in Europe. Within the framework of Feod Group, she specializes in immigration and corporate law of European countries, particularly:
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