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Belgium & Malta Double Tax Treaty
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Belgium entered into force on 28 February 2012.

Belgium Withholding Taxes
The main features of the Malta Belgium tax treaty are as follows:
Dividend Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Belgium sets out a maximum Belgian withholding tax of 15% on dividends distributed by a Belgian resident company to a Maltese resident company.
Interest Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Belgium sets out a maximum Belgian withholding tax of 10% on interest paid by a Belgian resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.
Royalty Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Belgium states that while certain royalty payments are not subject to any Belgian withholding tax the treaty sets out a maximum Belgian withholding tax of 10% on royalties paid by a Belgian resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.
Other Income
The Malta Belgium Agreement is based on the OECD model and includes an independent personal services provision.
When navigating tax matters from Malta to Belgium and from Belgium 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 Belgium or Belgium to Malta.
Please contact us should you require any more information on the Malta Belgium Double Tax Treaty and the unique tax planning opportunities. You can email us enquiries@papilioservices.com or call us directly on +356 2258 2000.
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