Mexico & Malta Double Tax Treaty

The Double Taxation Relief Treaty between Malta and Mexico was signed in Rome on 17 December 2012 and is currently in force since 19 August 2014.

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Mexican Withholding Taxes

The main features of the Malta-Mexico tax treaty are as follows:

Dividend Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Mexico states that there is no Mexico withholding tax on dividends distributed by a Mexico resident company to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the dividend income.

Interest Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Mexico sets out a maximum Mexican withholding tax of 5% on interest paid by a Mexico resident on loans granted by a bank and 10% on any other interest paid by a Mexico resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.

Royalty Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Mexico states that the maximum Mexican withholding tax on royalties paid by a Mexico resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income is 10%.

Other Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Mexico states that pensions and other similar remuneration from Mexico sources to a Maltese resident individual may only be taxed in Malta.

However, this does not apply for pensions paid by, or out of funds created by, Mexico or a political subdivision or local authority thereof, which are taxable in Mexico only.

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When navigating tax matters from Malta to Mexico and from Mexico 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 Mexico or Mexico to Malta. Please contact us should you require any more information on the Malta-Mexico Double Tax Treaty and the unique tax planning opportunities.

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