Hungary & Malta Double Tax Treaty

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Hungary was signed on 6 August 1991 and is currently in force.

Hungary Withholding Taxes

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

Dividend Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Hungary sets out a maximum Hungarian withholding tax of 5% on dividends distributed by a Hungarian resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 25% of the share capital of the Hungarian resident company. In all other circumstances, the maximum Hungarian withholding tax is 15%.

Interest Income

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

Royalty Income

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

Other Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Hungary outlines certain pensions and other similar remuneration arising from Hungarian sources and paid to a Maltese resident are taxable only in Malta. However such a rule does not apply to similar payments advanced by a Hungarian statutory body or local authority or a political subdivision thereof for services rendered therein unless the Maltese resident individual is also a Maltese national.

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

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