Canada & Malta Double Tax Treaty

The Double Taxation Relief Treaty between Malta and Canada was signed in Valletta on 25 July 1986 and is currently in force since 20 May 1987. 

Canada-Malta Double Tax Treaty

Canadian Withholding Taxes

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

Dividend Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Canada sets out a maximum Canadian withholding tax of 15% on dividends distributed by a Canada resident company to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the dividend income.

Interest Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Canada sets out a maximum Canadian withholding tax of 15% on interest paid by a Canada resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.

Royalty Income

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

Other Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Canada states that the maximum Canadian withholding tax of 15% on periodic pension payments from Canada sources to a Maltese resident individual (the rate may be reduced by calculating the Canadian tax that would have been payable if the beneficial owner was resident in Canada resulting in a lower rate).

However, war veterans pensions or allowances or war disability benefits received by a Maltese resident individual may be exempt from tax in Malta if they are so exempt in Canada.

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

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