Singapore & Malta Double Tax Treaty

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Singapore, as amended, was originally signed on 29 Feb 2008 and is currently force.

Singapore Withholding Taxes

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

Dividend Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Singapore states that there is no Singaporean withholding tax on dividends distributed by a Singaporean resident company to a Maltese resident company.

 

Interest Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Singapore sets out a maximum Singaporean withholding tax of 10% on interest paid by a Singaporean resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.

Royalty Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Singapore sets out a maximum Singaporean withholding tax of 10% on royalties paid by a Singaporean resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.

Other Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Singapore states that certain pensions and other similar remuneration arising from Singaporean sources and paid to a Maltese resident are taxable only in Malta.

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

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