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Luxembourg & Malta Double Tax Treaty
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Luxembourg, as amended, was originally signed on 29 April 1994. Luxembourg Withholding Taxes of May 2010.

Luxembourg Withholding Taxes
The main features of the Malta-Luxembourg tax treaty are as follows:
Dividend Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Luxembourg sets out a maximum Luxembourg withholding tax of 5% on dividends distributed by a Luxembourg resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 25% of the share capital of the Luxembourg resident company. In all other circumstances, the maximum Luxembourg withholding tax is 15%.
Interest Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Luxembourg states there is no withholding tax on interest paid by a Luxembourg resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.
Royalty Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Luxembourg sets out a maximum Luxembourg withholding tax of 10% on royalties paid by a Luxembourg resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.
Other Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Luxembourg states that all profits from any international transport by a ship or aircraft operated by an enterprise in Malta, except when the ship or aircraft is operated solely between Luxembourg and a third state shall be taxable in Malta.
When navigating tax matters from Malta to Luxembourg and from Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg or Luxembourg to Malta. Please contact us should you require any more information on the Malta-Luxembourg Double Tax Treaty and the unique tax planning opportunities.
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