Malta Citizenship By Investment with RifTrust
                     Malta
Permanent Residence Programme Summary
Residency-by-Investment Programme
Malta is a Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy with 
a signifi cant historical and cultural legacy spanning over 
7,000 years. The country has been a member of the EU 
since 2004 and the Schengen Area since 2007. Malta enjoys 
both political and economic stability. 
An archipelago with many high-level educational 
institutions, and with 300 days of annual sunshine, Malta is 
an attractive country for residence.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) 
offers many advantages to individuals and families seeking 
to operate throughout the European Schengen Area. 
The Maltese Government has created a business-friendly 
environment that is thriving and contributing to making 
the economy one of Europe’s fastest growing.
Maltese authorities have made it straightforward to 
establish a company in Malta with favourable legislation 
and competitive tax systems amongst the most benefi cial 
in Europe.
Investment
In addition to Maltese, English is a co-offi cial language in 
Malta and is commonly used. English translations are readily 
available for government documents, road signs, restaurant • Option 1: Contribute EUR 68,000 to the Government 
menus, and other essential materials. and purchase a property with a minimum value of 
EUR 300,000 in the South of Malta and Gozo or 
EUR 350,000 in any other area of the country
• Option 2: Contribute EUR 98,000 to the Government and 
Requirements
rent a residential property in Malta for a minimum annual 
lease of EUR 10,000 in the South of Malta and Gozo or 
You must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for the MPRP. 
EUR 12,000  elsewhere in  the country
Access to at least EUR 500,000 in capital assets is essential, 
of which, EUR 150,000 must be available as liquid assets. 
You can add parents or grandparents to both options for an 
additional contribution of EUR 7,500 each.
Applications can include all minor children up to the age 
of 18. You may also include unmarried dependant adult 
Regardless of whether you choose to purchase or lease 
children, along with dependant parents or grandparents. 
a property, it must be held for a minimum of fi ve years. 
All dependants over the age of 18 require an affi davit of 
Additionally, a mandatory donation of EUR 2,000 to a charity 
support for inclusion within the application. 
of the applicant’s choice is also required.
You and your dependants must have a clean personal 
background with no criminal record. All of you must be in 
good health and have a suitable health insurance covering 
your stay in Malta. Qualifying Dependants
You can add your spouse or partner as a dependant. Like you, 
they must be over 18 years of age, not be an EU citizen, and 
not have a criminal record. You can also include dependant 
children of any age, dependant parents or grandparents.
Process Overview
We submit each application to Residency Malta Agency, the 
government agency responsible for overseeing the MPRP.
Following due diligence checks, successful applicants fulfi ll 
the required  investments and receive a Maltese Residence 
Certifi cate and residency card. This is valid for fi ve years and 
renewable every fi ve years thereafter.
Application Process
Month 1 Prepare application and supporting documents.
Submit Residency Application and initial 
contribution deposit of EUR 10,000.
Months 2 Government application processing and due 
diligence.
Months 7 Application approved in principle.
Second contribution payment due of EUR 30,000.
Months 8 Lease / Purchase Property
Health Insurance
Charity Donation
Submit proof requirements satisfi ed
Third and fi nal contribution payment
Residence cards issued
Summary of Key Advantages
Taxation
• Enjoy visa-free travel in the 27 European Schengen Area 
If you are considered a resident in Malta but not domiciled, countries
you only pay tax on income earned within or remitted to 
Malta. Make Malta your primary place of residence and you • Spend as little or as much time in Malta as you like 
will be taxed on your worldwide income with a personal tax 
rate up to 35%. The country does not levy estate or gift taxes. • Include dependants such as spouse, children under 18, 
It does collect a capital gains tax on a variety of assets and unmarried and non-economically active adult children 
the standard VAT in Malta is set at 18%. While the corporate over 18 years, as well as parents and grandparents who are 
tax rate is 35%, certain tax exemptions exist for non-resident fi nancially dependant on the main applicant
companies.
• Make a low capital outlay compared to other EU residency 
programmes
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