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Malta Tax Status . Indeed , under the GRP , the applicant would be taxed in Malta by following two mechanisms : the first is a flat income tax rate of 15 % on foreign-source income remitted to Malta , subject to a minimum annual Malta tax of € 15,000 ; and the second taxation mechanism is a flat
“ With remote work becoming more widespread , the NRP has been a success since its inception , especially amongst the digital nomad community from the UK and the US .
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income tax rate of 35 % on Malta-sourced income . Therefore , there would be no income tax levied in Malta on any worldwide income that would not be remitted to Malta .
By fulfilling the conditions of the program , namely being a fit and proper individual , owning or renting qualifying real estate in Malta and paying the minimum annual tax , the main applicant along with the dependents ( if any ) would be granted a residence card which is renewable every year . The main applicant would therefore be able to reside in
Malta without any limitations and would also be able to work in Malta , subject to the issuance of a work permit . Although no minimum stay in Malta is required under the GRP , the applicants should not spend more than 183 days per calendar year residing in another jurisdiction , as this may impact their tax residence status .
The application process typically takes between three and six months to be completed , after which the main applicant and any dependents would be required to visit Malta for a meeting with the International and Corporate Tax Unit , the collection of their biometrics and the issuance of their Maltese residence card . Such residence card may be used to travel visa-free to any country within the Schengen Area for a maximum of three months within a six-month period .
The GRP is particularly attractive for entrepreneurs and business people who travel extensively and do not spend more than six months per year living in a specific jurisdiction .
NOMAD RESIDENCE PERMIT
The Nomad Residence Permit ( NRP ) is a residency program launched in 2021 by Residency Malta Agency . It allows individuals to work remotely from Malta for their foreign employers , or to offer their freelance services from Malta . Upon fulfilling certain requirements , such individuals , along with their direct family members , would be eligible to become Maltese residents for a maximum period of three years .
With remote work becoming more widespread , the NRP has