San Marino & Malta Double Tax Treaty
The Double Taxation Relief Treaty between Malta and San Marino was signed in Valletta on 3 May 2005 and is currently in force since 19 July 2005. The main features of the Double Tax Treaty Malta San Marino are as follows:
San Marino Withholding Taxes
Dividend Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta San Marino states that the maximum San Marino withholding tax on dividends distributed by a San Marino resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 25% of the share capital of the San Marino resident company is 5%. In all other cases, the maximum San Marino withholding tax is 10%.
Interest Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta San Marino states that there is no San Marino withholding tax on interest paid by a San Marino resident to a Maltese resident owner of the interest income.
Royalty Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta San Marino states that there is no San Marino withholding tax on royalties paid by a San Marino resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.
Other Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta San Marino states that pensions and other similar remuneration from San Marino sources to a Maltese resident individual may only be taxed in Malta.
However, this does not apply for pensions paid under provisions of the social security legislation of San Marino, which are taxable in San Marino only.
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