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Albania & Malta Double Tax Treaty
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Albania came into force on the 23 November 2000.

Albanian Withholding Taxes
The main features of the Malta Albania tax treaty are as follows.
Dividend Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Albania sets out a maximum Albanian withholding tax of 5% on dividends distributed by an Albanian resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 25% of the voting power in the Albanian resident company. In all other circumstances, the maximum Albanian withholding tax is 15%.
Interest Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Albania sets out a maximum Albanian withholding tax of 5% on interest paid by an Albanian resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.
Royalty Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta Albania sets out a maximum Albanian withholding tax of 5% on royalties paid by an Albanian resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.
Other Income
Subject to the limits of the Maltese and Albanian jurisdiction, income earned by an enterprise from the operation of ships, aircraft or road vehicles in international traffic is only taxable where the enterprise is effectively managed.
When navigating tax matters from Malta to Albania and from Albania 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 Albania or Albania to Malta. Please contact us should you require any more information on the Malta-Albania Double Tax Treaty and the unique tax planning opportunities.
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