Malta
ABOUT MALTA
The Maltese Islands are located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, just 96 km south of Sicily. The population is distributed on the Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino which together make up around 400,000 people.
Malta, although small in size is filled with culture, beautiful sights, entertainment, delicious food and warm, friendly locals known for their hospitality. The country is bi-lingual having English as a second language.
The countries strategic position, beautiful beaches, rich historical background and attractive climate have allowed Malta to develop into a popular tourist destination.
Being one of the thriving economies in the European Union, the Republic of Malta enjoys a stable political and economic environment.The country has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and is part of Schengen since 2007.
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CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Malta Citizenship by Investment may be granted under an amendment passed in November 2013 to the Maltese Citizenship Act, Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta. These amendments provided the framework for the enactment of LN 47 of 2014.
The Malta Individual Investor Program (IIP) is aimed at ultra-high net worth individuals and families worldwide. It offers citizenship in an EU Member State that is stable, neutral and highly respected, an efficient application process, and the world’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants, thus ensuring only highly respectable clients will be admitted.
EU citizenship gives the right of establishment in all 28 EU countries.
REAL ESTATE OPTIONS
Citizenship is granted to suitable individuals
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND OPTIONS
Citizenship is granted to suitable individuals
BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Citizenship is granted to suitable individuals
Investment Options
Citizenship is granted to suitable individuals and families who hold resident status in Malta for a period of twelve months immediately preceding the day of issuing of the certificate of naturalization and who qualify under the very strict due diligence regime. All individuals and families applying to the Malta Individual Investor Program must make a significant contribution to the National Development and Social Fund established by the Government.
Applicants must fulfil ALL of the following minimum contribution levels:- A contribution to the development of Malta – € 650.000 Purchase of stocks/bonds – € 150,000 Applicants must also commit to retaining a residence in Malta for a period of at least five years, either through the purchase of a property, for which the minimum value must exceed €350,000 or through the leasing of a property, for which the minimum annual rent must exceed €16,000.
Additional fees to consider
Spouse – € 25.000 Children < 18 – € 25.000 Dependent 18-26 unmarried, disabled, parents >55 – € 50.000
Due deligence fees
Main applicant – € 7.500 Spouse – € 5,000 Children 13-18 – € 3.000 Each additional dependent over 18 – € 5.000
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INVESTMENT OPTIONS
BENEFITS
- Life in stable, well-respected, and neutral country that belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations, and whose political system is based on the British parliamentary system
- Citizenship for life, with the right to live and work in the country
- A low tax regime, with no net worth, gift, and inheritance tax. Moreover, citizens of Malta who are not domiciled in Malta are taxable on a remittance basis only.
- A low tax regime, with no net worth, gift, and inheritance tax. Moreover, citizens of Malta who are not domiciled in Malta are taxable on a remittance basis only.
- The opportunity to maintain dual citizenship if so desired
- The option to establish oneself in any one of the 28 European Union member states, as well as Switzerland.
- Visa-free travel to more than 166 countries and territories, including the United States, Canada, the entire European Union, and the Schengen Area.
PROCESS
start the process of residency
An application is formally submitted to Identity Malta with the essential supporting document.
Payments due now include the due diligence fees, passport fees and a deposit of €10,000 on account of the €650K contribution, less any payments made on applying for residency.
Evidence of source of funds to be presented.
Maltese Government processing of the application and due diligence checks.
Identity Malta confirms if documentation submitted are formally in order
Approval in principle.
This is the approval of the process conditional only to the fulfilment of the obligations of the IIP.
Contribution to the National Development and Social Fund.
You will receive a letter requesting contribution – this must be paid within 20 days
Within 4 months of approval, investment in both real estate and financial instruments.
Provide evidence of Property Purchase (min €350k)/ Rental (min €16k)
Provide evidence of €150K investment
Completion of residence requirement.
Issue of Certificate of Naturalisation (maximum time to issue: 2 years). Subject to: Oath of Allegiance, 1 Year residence.
Citizenship certificate issued; passport application and issuance.
Oppurtunity
Application
Success
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