Ordinary Residence

Ordinary Residence

The concept of ordinary residence in Malta is taking into account several factors which essentially link you to Malta. Some of the factors considered are the duration of your presence in the country, the frequency, regularity and nature of visits of the country, as well as business and family ties.

Moreover, when an individual intends to reside in Malta for a period longer than three months, he is obliged to apply for an e-Residence card. Prior to this application, the applicant is obliged to lease or purchase a property in Malta in order to enhance the link with the Maltese islands. With an e-residence card, one would be considered as a temporary Maltese resident and thus can travel through the Schengen zone with a valid e-Residence card, without the need to procure a Visa.

The tax brackets for basis year 2021 which currently relate to taxation of chargeable income in Malta are as follows:

Single Rates
0 9,100 0% 0
9,101 14,500 15% 1,365
14,501 19,500 25% 2,815
19,501 60,000 25% 2,725
60,001 and over 35% 8,725
Married Rates
0 12,700 0% 0
12,701 21,200 15% 1,905
21,201 28,700 25% 4,025
28,701 60,000 25% 3,905
60,001 and over 35% 9,905
Parent Rates
0 10,500 0% 0
10,501 15,800 15% 1,575
15,801 21,200 25% 3,155
21,201 60,000 25% 3,050
60,001 and over 35% 9,050

 

Furthermore, individuals who are ordinarily resident but not domiciled in Malta and who are in receipt of foreign source income of €35,000 (which is not remitted to Malta), would now be subject to a minimum Malta income tax liability of €5,000 per annum. Moreover, the said minimum tax is not applicable for individuals who are ordinarily resident but not domiciled in Malta and are beneficiaries of a special tax programme here in Malta.

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