Morocco & Malta Double Tax Treaty

The Double Taxation Relief Treaty between Malta and Morocco was signed in Morocco on 26 October 2001 and is currently in force since 15 June 2007. 

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Moroccan Withholding Taxes

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

Dividend Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Morocco states that the maximum Moroccan withholding tax on dividends distributed by a Morocco resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 25% of the share capital of the Moroccan resident company, is 6.5%.

In all other cases, the maximum Moroccan withholding tax is 10%.

Interest Income

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

Royalty Income

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

Other Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Morocco states that pensions and other similar remuneration from Moroccan sources to a Maltese resident individual may only be taxed in Malta.

However, this does not apply for pensions paid by the government of Morocco or one of its political subdivisions or under the social security legislation of Morocco, which are taxable in Morocco only.

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

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