Malta Residency for EU Nationals: A Comparison Between The European Ordinary Residence Programme and The Residence Programme (TRP) Malta has some of the most attractive residency programmes in the EU for European, Swiss and EEA nationals. The island is a popular destination for a second home among EU nationals due to its Mediterranean lifestyle, favourable…
Malta, a small island country in the Mediterranean, has been making waves in the crypto world since 2017. Its pro-crypto stance has attracted many investors and entrepreneurs to set up shop on the island. In this article, we will delve into why Malta is a crypto-friendly country, what crypto legislation has been put in place,…
Malta is a small archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy. The island-state boasts a warm climate, an English-speaking population and a rich history. Thanks to its diverse cultural past, it has been a growing tourist and expat destination year after year. Popular cities in Malta include the capital and port city of…
Malta’s Golden Visa programme, formally known as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme was launched by means of Legal Notice 122 of 2021 in April of 2021. Incidentally the launch happened with the announcement of the restrictions of the Portugal Golden Visa and rumours of its possible closure. In February of 2023, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio…
Malta has joined a list of other countries offering a digital nomad visa. The official name of this initiative is Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit, and it grants digital nomads the right to live in Malta whilst retaining one’s foreign employment or economic activity. Malta ticks all the right boxes for digital nomads with its excellent…
The Malta Tax Domicile of an individual is the most persistent tax connection recognised in Maltese tax law and is acquired from one’s father at birth or after reaching the age of 18 by choice. Losing one’s Malta tax domicile cannot happen without intent, action and strong resolve. Likewise, for a foreign non-dom person to…
The Malta Nomad Residence Permit is aimed at attracting digital nomads who can work remotely from Malta. The country has been attracting digital expats ever since Malta has become a hub for online gaming and now has enacted a legal framework to grant a residence permit to non-EU digital nomads. The country ticks all the…
The Malta Citizenship by Investment Regulations issued by means of Subsidiary Legislation 188.06 provides for the grant of Maltese citizenship by exceptional services on the basis of exceptional investment in Malta. Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment in 2022 In 2022, with the continuously evolving global dynamics and word politics a number of high-net-worth individuals are…
The Fund in which proceeds from Malta’s Citizenship by direct investment are directed is the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF). The NDSF is a government agency which was established in 2015 by the previous Individual Investor Programme Regulations under the Malta Citizenship Act (Chapter 188). Malta Citizenship by Investment Fund: The Malta National Development…
What is the Schengen Area? The Schengen Area is an area made up of 26 European countries who decided to abolish internal border controls and strengthen common external borders. The Schengen Area has a common visa policy and functions as one jurisdiction for travel purposes. Common rules and procedures are applied to border controls and…