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Malta
English-speaking business hub in the heart of the Mediterranean
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Malta combines EU advantages with very attractive corporate taxation. Ideal for international entrepreneurs and freelancers.
Key figures
Studio rent
900-1 300 €
Monthly budget
1 800-2 500 €
Tax
5% effectif (sociétés)
Flight from Paris
2h45
Avg. temperature
20°C
Language
English / Maltese
Time zone
Paris 0h
Population
0,5M
Indicators
Cost of living
5
Tax burden
7
Quality of life
7
Safety
9
Healthcare
7
Climate
8
Infrastructure
6
Expat community
7
Visa access
8
English
9
Comparison with France
| France | Malta | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective corp. tax | 25% | 5% | |
| Studio rent | 900-1 400 € | 900-1 300 € | |
| Language | Français | Anglais | |
| Country size | 643 801 km² | 316 km² |
Advantages
- •Very advantageous corporate taxation (5% effective)
- •English is an official language
- •EU member state
- •Small country = simplified procedures
- •Dynamic international community
Points of attention
- •Small island, can feel restrictive
- •Rapidly rising cost of living
- •Very tight real estate market
- •Very hot climate in summer
Visa
Free settlement for EU citizens. The Malta Digital Nomad Visa is available for non-EU remote workers.
Taxation
Progressive income tax up to 35%. Interesting remittance basis regime. Effective corporate tax rate of 5% through the refund system.
Cost of living
Monthly solo budget: €1,800-2,500. Studio rent: €900-1,300 in Valletta or Sliema.
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