Malta Business Investment Immigration Visa
About Malta
The Mediterranean climate, colonial culture, rich history and modern lifestyle all
combine to make Malta one of the most attractive places to live in Europe. This coupled
with Malta’s attractiveness as a business hub and its competitive tax system explains
Malta’s rising popularity with the internationally investor community.
The island nation comprises of three islands namely Malta, Gozo and Comino. The total
population is around 400,000 and area of 316sq.km The national language is Maltese but
the official languages are both Maltese and English. Malta boasts of an excellent
climate, friendly people and a low crime rate.
An efficient work force, a stable and economic development of Malta to acquire safe
environment, a low-cost and tax-efficient jurisdiction, English as a business language and a
strong legal and fiscal framework are all ingredients which combine to make Malta the ideal
place to do business and have resulted in Malta’s ranking among the top five emerging
financial centres in the world in the City of London’s Global Financial Index.
Both Individuals and businesses can largely benefit from the array of tax incentives offered,
spanning from half rates on personal income, to zero taxation for worldwide dividends and
interest received. For businesses, tax incentives include but are not limited, to a notional
interest deduction and one of the lowest corporate rates in the EU.
Where Is Malta
Being strategically located within 3 hours flight to major financial centres in Europe. Malta
comprises of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 400,000.
Why Malta?
Climate and Environment
Excellent Mediterranean climate round the year with sunny bright days all around.
Education
World class education in both state schools and private English speaking schools.
Lifestyle
A true multicultural country with individuals from every part of the world.
Highly secure and safe place for families with low index of crime rate.
Tax
Individuals who are resident and domiciled in Malta pay income tax on their worldwide
income. Personal income is taxed at a progressive rates upto 35%, However individuals
who are resident but not domiciled in Malta pay tax on income arising in Malta and on
income(excluding capital gains) remitted to Malta on remittance basis. The tax rate
varies in accordance with the individual’s tax status.
Capital Gains Tax is
levied on transfer of immovable property if the person transferring the property has
owned it and occupied it as their main residence for a period of three consecutive years
immediately preceding the date of transfer and if the property is transferred within 12
months from vacating the premises. The standard VAT rate is 18%.
International Relations
Malta is a full member of the European Union which grants access to the EU market of more
than 500 million citizens. Combined with Malta' adoption of the Euro € in 2008, this led
to the lifting of property and trade restrictions, an increase to financial attractions
as well as greater business investments.
Most notably Malta is, also, a
member of the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, World
Health Organization, the Commonwealth and the Council of Europe.
Malta
enjoys excellent relations and economic ties with Europe, the Middle East and Gulf
Countries as well as major economies such as Russia, China, India and the USA.
Malta enjoys free movement as a member state of the EU. The Cypriot passport
was ranked 9th in the world by the Passport Index rating and allows you to travel to
more than 160 countries and territories around the globe VISA free or upon arrival.
Financial Criteria
Investment in Real Estate.
Individual Investor Programme
- Minimum €320,000 (excl. VAT) or lease property of € 16,000 per annum rent.
- Total: €650,000 contribution to Malta Economy
Naturalization of parents of the investor
- Available with an additional purchase of a single residential property worth at
least €500,000.
Benefits Of The Program
Low government fees
- Low government fees for the filing of the application.
Applies to all nationalities
- Any nationality is eligible to apply for the program.
Citizenship for the whole family
- The spouse of investor, the parents and children under the age of 18 or financially
dependent children up to the age of 28 will also acquire the citizenship.Investor and
parents of the investor may collectively purchase and maintain a residence worth at
least €1 million net of Tax.
EU passport within 1 year
- An express procedure in obtaining an EU passport with passport issued within 1 year.
Financial Criteria is an investment not a donation
- Real estate in Malta is stable and growing which gives the ability to gain a profit or
redeem most of the investment.
Flexible Investment
- Any excess amount over the minimum of €650,000 for the private residence, counts towards
the investment financial criteria.
Malta allows dual citizenship
- You do not need to renounce or withdraw your existing citizenships.
No minimum stay requirement
- There is no requirement to live or reside in Malta prior or during the application, or
even after citizenship has been granted.
Financial Criteria
Investment in Real Estate and Government Bonds
Organised on behalf of the investor by Patroclos Group for reduced
amount.
- Minimum of €320,000 (excl. VAT) or lease property of € 16,000 per annum rent. in
residential property investments.
Purchase and maintain the ownership of a
residential property worth €320,000 or more.
Total: €320,000 (excl. VAT)
- Minimum of €150,000 in stocks, bonds or special purpose vehicles.
Purchase and
maintain the ownership of a residential property worth €150,000 or more.
Total:
€150,000
Benefits Of The Program
Low government fees
- Low government fees for the filing of the application.
Applies to all nationalities
- Any nationality is eligible to apply for the program.
Citizenship for the whole family
- The spouse of the investor and unmarried children under the age of 18 or financially
dependent children up to the age of 28 will also acquire citizenship.
EU passport within 1 year
- The fastest and most direct way to EU citizenship with only 3 months duration on
approval time after submitting the application.
Financial Criteria is an investment not a donation
- Real estate in Malta is stabilized and growing which gives the ability to gain a profit
or redeem most of the investment.
Malta allows dual citizenship
- You do not need to renounce or withdraw your existing citizenships.
No minimum stay requirement
- There is no requirement to live or reside in Malta prior or during the application, or
even after citizenship has been granted.
No health certificate and no language test are required
