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Libya & Malta Double Tax Treaty
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Libya between Malta and Libya, as amended, entered into force on the 20th of May 2010.

Libyan Withholding Taxes
The main features of the Malta-Libyan tax treaty are as follows:
Dividend Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Libya sets out a maximum Libyan withholding tax of 5% on dividends distributed by a Libyan resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 10% of the share capital of the Libyan resident company. In all other circumstances, the maximum Libyan withholding tax is 15%.
Interest Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Libya sets out a maximum Libyan withholding tax of 5% on interest paid by a Libyan resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.
Royalty Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Libya sets out a maximum Libyan withholding tax of 5% on royalties paid by a Libyan resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.
Other Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Libya provides that professors, teachers or researchers resident in either contracting state are exempted from paying tax for two years on their remuneration when teaching or carrying scientific research in the public interest at a university or another officially recognised higher institution in the other contracting state.
When navigating tax matters from Malta to Libya and from Libya to Malta, it’s essential to understand how the Double Tax Treaty between the two countries impacts taxation on income, capital gains, and other financial obligations. This treaty ensures that individuals and businesses benefit from reduced tax liabilities and avoid the risk of double taxation. By leveraging this agreement, both residents and companies can optimise their tax position when operating or investing across Malta to Libya or Libya to Malta. Please contact us should you require any more information on the Malta-Libya Double Tax Treaty and the unique tax planning opportunities.
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