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Our Residency Services

Programmes

Grant Thornton is authorised and regulated by the Government of Malta to handle and submit applications for both citizenship applications as well as residence permits under the various residence programmes available in terms of Maltese law.

Acquisition of citizenship by registration

The Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap 188) establishes who can register as a citizens of Malta. The Act was amended on 1st August 2007, this making it possible for second and subsequent generations born abroad to acquire Maltese citizenship by registration.

Malta Permanent Residence Programme

The MPRP, launched in 2021, is a programme open to non-EU national investors and their dependents who would like to acquire the right to reside, settle or stay indefinitely in Malta.

Global residence programme

The Global Residence Programme Rules (the “Rules”), enacted by Legal Notice 267 of 2014, provides for a Malta Special Tax Status which can be availed of by Third Country Nationals.

Malta residence programme

The Malta Residence Programme Rules (the “Rules”), enacted by Legal Notice 270 of 2014, provides for a Malta Special Tax Status which can be availed of by all EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.

Malta retirement programme

The Malta Retirement Programme Rules (the “Rules”), enacted by Legal Notice 317 of 2012, provides for a Malta Special Tax Status which can be availed of by all EU/EEA/Swiss individual pensioners.

Ordinary residency in Malta

Any EU, EEA or third country national who resides in Malta for more than 3 months is obliged to apply for a Residence Permit. There are various grounds upon which an applicant may apply to require a residence permit, including: Self-Sufficiency, Employment or Self-Employment, Family Members, Permanent Residence, Study Purposes.

Grant of Citizenship for Exceptional Services

Malta has enacted legislation which extends to individuals providing excellent or manifestly superior contributions in the fields of science, research, sports, arts and culture as well as people of exceptional interest to the Republic of Malta, the right to become Maltese citizens.

Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment

With the continuously changing global dynamics and evolving geopolitics, there is an ever-growing number of highly-talented high-net-worth individuals who are willing to invest and relocate to give themselves and their family members the chance to broaden their horizons and become part of a welcoming community.

Qualifying Employment in Aviation Rule

Malta provides qualified persons employed in the field of aviation with an opportunity to enjoy a 15% flat personal tax rate on income generated from their direct employment in Malta. For a candidate to qualify, their annual income must exceed €45,000. This does not include the value of fringe benefits and applies to the derived income received from an eligible office.

Qualifying Employment in Innovation and Creativity (Personal Tax) (Amendment) Rules, 2019

These Rules allows persons employed in a role directly engaged in carrying out, or management of research, development, design, analytical or innovation activities, to enjoy a 15% flat personal tax rate on income generated from their direct employment in Malta.

Qualifying Employment in Maritime and Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Rule

Malta provides qualified persons employed in the field of aviation, with an opportunity to enjoy a 15% flat personal tax rate on income generated from their direct employment in Malta.

Nomad Residence Permit

The NOMAD residence permit, which was launched in June 2021, allows third-country nationals who would normally require a Visa to travel to Malta, to retain their current employment based in another country whilst legally residing on the island.