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Global Residence Programme

The Global Residence Programme is a special Maltese tax-status framework with qualifying property and residence conditions.

Tax status · separate residence permission
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04Special tax status

The Global Residence Programme is a special Maltese tax-status framework with qualifying property and residence conditions.

Tax status · separate residence permissionSpecial tax status
Benefits
A 15% rate on qualifying foreign-source income received in Malta, subject to at least €15,000 annual tax. This is distinct from MPRP permanent residence.
Eligibility
Eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss individuals who are not Maltese long-term residents, with stable resources and comprehensive health cover.
Requirements
Purchase from €275,000, reduced to €220,000 in specified southern areas or Gozo, alternatively rent from €9,600 annually or €8,750 in those areas. Apply through an Authorised Registered Mandatory and maintain the qualifying home, insurance and tax obligations. Work permission is separate.
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Tax status · separate residence permission

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    Tax status · separate residence permission

    Malta’s Global Residence Programme is a special tax status. It is not permanent residence or nationality, any immigration and later naturalisation eligibility must be established separately.

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Global Residence Programme

Special tax status
Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Tax status · separate residence permission: Malta’s Global Residence Programme is a special tax status. It is not permanent residence or nationality, any immigration and later naturalisation eligibility must be established separately.

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How does this application work?

An Authorised Registered Mandatory prepares the Global Residence Programme tax-status application and qualifying-property evidence. The tax authority assesses the application and any required interview. Maintain the annual tax, housing and insurance conditions, arrange immigration or work permission separately where required.

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Who is eligible for this route?

Eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss individuals who are not Maltese long-term residents, with stable resources and comprehensive health cover.

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What documents and financial commitments are required?

Purchase from €275,000, reduced to €220,000 in specified southern areas or Gozo, alternatively rent from €9,600 annually or €8,750 in those areas. Apply through an Authorised Registered Mandatory and maintain the qualifying home, insurance and tax obligations. Work permission is separate.

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What status or rights does this route provide?

A 15% rate on qualifying foreign-source income received in Malta, subject to at least €15,000 annual tax. This is distinct from MPRP permanent residence.

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