DTA between Andorra and Malta enters into force
On 27 September 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Andorra and Malta was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0%, Interest rate 0% and Royalties rate
See MoreMalta amendments fringe benefits rules
On 8 August 2017, the Minister for Finance (MoF) made amendments to Fringe Benefits Rules and Inland Revenue Department published a guide to provide explanations and instructions on the application of the Fringe Benefits Rules (SL 123.55). It
See MoreU.S. and Malta sign agreement on the exchange of country-by-country reports
According to an IRS announcement on its website, the competent authorities of the U.S. and Malta have concluded an arrangement on the exchange of Country-by-Country Reports. The competent authority arrangement (CAA) for exchange of
See MoreAndorra approves DTA with Malta
On 25 May 2017, the general council of Andorra approved the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Malta for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreUkraine ratifies the DTA with Malta
On 1 May 2017, Mr. Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine signed a law ratifying the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Malta. Under the provisions of the treaty, the withholding tax on dividend income shall not exceed 5% of the gross amount
See MoreUkraine: Parliament ratifies the double tax treaty with Malta
The Parliament of Ukraine on 13 April 2017 ratified the income and capital tax treaty with Malta. The Convention and the protocol to it were signed by the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Malta in September 2013. Under the provisions of
See MoreMalta, Singapore TIEA enters into force
On 31 January 2017, the Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) between Singapore and Malta was entered into force. This Agreement provides for the effective exchange of information regarding tax matters between the tax authorities including
See More7 more countries sign tax co-operation agreement to enable BEPS Action 13
According to a press release of 27 January 2017, published by the OECD, as part of continuing efforts to boost transparency by multinational enterprises (MNEs), Gabon, Hungary, Indonesia, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius and the Russian Federation have
See MoreMalta: IRD issues Guidelines on use of Mutual Agreement Procedure
The Inland Revenue Department of Malta issued guidelines for the use of the Mutual Agreement Procedure under the provisions of Article 96(2) of the Income Tax Act (ITA), on 15 December 2016. The procedure permits the Malta Competent Authority to
See MoreMalta, Vietnam income tax treaty enters into force
On 25 November 2016, the income tax treaty between Malta and Vietnam was entered into force. This treaty will apply from 1 January
See MoreMalta, Singapore sign automatic exchange of information agreement
On 15 December 2016, the Malta and Singapore signed the Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of
See MoreMalta: Guidance on the use of MAP published
On 15 Dec 2016, The Commissioner for Revenue has published guidance issued under the provisions of article 96(2) of the Income Tax Act (ITA) on the use of Mutual Assistance Procedure
See MoreMalta: Budget for 2017 at a glance
On 17 October 2016, the Budget for 2017 was presented to the parliament. Details of the tax measures included in the Budget, which are yet to be implemented through legislative amendments and guidelines, are following:  Taxation Income tax on
See MoreMalta: Extended the deadline for electronic filing of 2016 corporate income tax returns
On 13 April 2016, the Inland Revenue Department of Malta notified that the deadlines for electronic filing of corporate income tax returns for assessment year 2016 are extended as follows: Tax Return Filing Date Electronic Filing Extended
See MoreMalta: Tax Rates for Basis Year 2015
Malta's income tax rates for the basis year 2015 are as follows: Chargeable Income (€) Single Rates From To Rate Subtract (€) 0 8,500 0% 0 8,501 14,500 15% 1,275 14,501 60,000 25% 2,725 60,001 and over 35% 8,725 Married
See MoreMalta cut down VAT registration threshold to nil in 2015 Budget
The recent budget of Malta for the year 2015 has cut down the value added tax (VAT) registration threshold from EUR 14,000 to nil. The value added tax (VAT) registration threshold is the amount above which an entrepreneur has to register with the
See MoreTax rate down in Malta’s 2015 Budget
Recent budget of Malta for next year contains a reduction of personal income tax (PIT) brackets, through a rate down on income between €19,500 and €60,000 from 29% to 25%. Those who purchasing their first property they can get tax concession and
See MoreMalta: Budget 2015 Supports Female Workforce
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna underlined that the Budget 2015 embodies the Government’s determination to facilitate access to work for women, adding that this will be done through measures that will encourage women to join the workforce
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