Slovenia & Malta Double Tax Treaty

The Double Taxation Relief Treaty between Malta and Slovenia was signed in Valletta on 8 October 2002 and is currently in force since 12 June 2003. The Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) is also in force.

Slovenia-Malta Double Tax Treaty

Slovenian Withholding Taxes

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

Dividend Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Slovenia states that the maximum Slovenian withholding tax on dividends distributed by a Slovenian resident company to a Maltese resident company where the Maltese resident company holds at least 25% of the share capital of the Slovenian resident company is 5%. In all other cases, the maximum Slovenian withholding tax is 15%.

 

Interest Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Slovenia sets out a maximum Slovenian withholding tax of 5% on interest paid by a Slovenian resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.

Royalty Income

The Double Tax Treaty Malta Slovenia sets out a maximum Slovenian withholding tax of 5% on royalties paid by a Slovenian resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.

Other Income

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

However, this does not apply for pensions paid by the Slovenian state or a political subdivision or a local authority thereof, which are taxable in Slovenia only.

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

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