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United Kingdom & Malta Double Tax Treaty
The Double Tax Treaty Malta United Kingdom, as amended, was originally signed on 12 May 1994 and is currently force.

British Withholding Taxes
The main features of the Malta UK tax treaty are as follows:
Dividend Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta UK states that there is no British withholding tax on dividends distributed by a British resident company to a Maltese resident company.
Interest Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta UK sets out a maximum British withholding tax of 10% on interest paid by a British resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the interest income.
Royalty Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta UK sets out a maximum British withholding tax of 10% on royalties paid by a British resident to a Maltese resident beneficial owner of the royalty income.
Other Income
The Double Tax Treaty Malta UK states that certain pensions and other similar remuneration arising from British 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 British statutory body or local authority or a political subdivision thereof for services rendered therein unless the Maltese resident individual is also a Maltese national.
When navigating tax matters from Malta to the United Kingdom and from the United Kingdom 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 the UK or the UK to Malta. Please contact us should you require any more information on the Malta-United Kingdom Double Tax Treaty and the unique tax planning opportunities.
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