BROCHURE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE
Proof of property ownership is required through a Land Registry certificate within three months before the application.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers non-EU citizens a prestigious Maltese Residence Permit through investing in the country.
The country joined the European Union in 2004.
Citizenship Invest ensures the highest success rates through experience and a solid track-record with the different Governments. Every year, we help hundreds of individuals and families to acquire a second residency or citizenship by investment. Citizenship Invest successfully helped clients from over 85 countries around the globe. Most importantly, we have a long-term view of ‘client-advisor’ relationships and commit to our clients for life.
Fast application processing time and approval within 4-6 months.
There are no residency requirements or interviews to obtain or maintain Malta's Residency.
Malta residency by investment program allows investors to live in the country for work and study without time limits.
Malta is an English-speaking country and has a diverse workforce.
Tax Benefits
Malta permanent residency holders only pay taxes on income transferred to Malta or earned there.
You can include your family members in one application without additional investment.
The attractive tax regime for foreigners. Malta has double taxation treaties with 60 countries.
No capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no wealth tax.
Low corporate tax rate of 5%.
The Maltese residency permit allows Visa Free Travel to Europe including 29 countries in the Schengen zone.
The Maltese residency permit allows Visa Free Travel to Europe including 29 countries in the Schengen zone.
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.
Applicants must fulfil one of two main investment options, renting or purchasing property in Malta and making some mandatory contributions to qualify for this program.
Proof of property ownership is required through a Land Registry certificate within three months before the application.
There are government fees to pay in addition to acquiring real estate.
Must be held for a minimum of 5 years
There are government fees to pay in addition to renting real estate.
In addition to the required investment, there are other costs for the Maltese Residency Program, which are Citizenship Invest professional fees, documents certifications when applicable, courier fees, and other small disbursements. Please contact us if you wish to receive a detailed quotation outlining all costs.
Malta has one of the most comprehensive due diligence procedures in the industry for its residency by investment program. The robust due diligence procedure is critical to protecting the residency program's integrity while also signaling to potential investors that they are dealing with a serious and reputable jurisdiction.
Investing in the Maltese Residency Program is a wise decision. The program has enticed a significant number of affluent investors, and Citizenship Invest is helped numerous families from around the world to change their lives through this program.
Citizenship Invest’s professional team will assist and advise you in collecting the necessary documents for Malta Residency by Investment while pre-screening your passport to ensure you qualify to submit the application to the Government. You must sign a retainer agreement and make a down payment for professional fees to start the application process.
Once your application is ready, Citizenship Invest will submit it on your behalf, and you will be responsible for paying the Government Processing Fees, Due Diligence fees, and Citizenship Invest submission invoice.
The Malta Individual Investor Program Agency (MIPA) assesses the applicant’s suitability for the program. This assessment includes a review of the applicant’s financial, criminal, and medical records.
MIPA then conducts a due diligence investigation into the applicant’s investment and source of funds. This investigation may include interviews with the applicant and their representatives and a review of financial records and other documentation.
The Government decides on the application within 60 days. Once it approves the application, Citizenship Invest will contact you to donate directly to the government or invest in real estate through the developer. The remaining 90% of government fees are payable to CI, and we will remit it to the government.
If the application is approved, the applicant is issued a residence permit. The residence permit is valid for one year and can be renewed for a further five years.
The estimated time for Malta residency by investment visa approval depends on the processing time for due diligence and the individual case.
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The applicant must be a non-EU and non-Swiss citizen.
Make a qualifying investment through one of the available options with a licensed government agent.
Applicants and family members must have a clear criminal record and sufficient financial resources.
Have sufficient financial resources to support themselves and their family.
At Citizenship Invest, we assign a dedicated Document Collection Specialist for each case, streamlining the application process and reducing paperwork. We can also obtain the necessary documents on behalf of our clients if requested. Please note that the following list is for guidance only, not legal advice. After assessing your case, we create a customised checklist for a hassle-free document collection process.
“Citizenship Invest is highly recommended for their helpfulness, they answered all of my questions and concerns in a very timely manner, explained all of the processes extremely carefully, and cleared my doubts and concerns multiple times.”
“I had a great experience with the document collection team, they were very detail-oriented and made sure to mention everything I needed to know. They also provided great customer service and were very friendly. I would definitely recommend them to others.”
“I’m absolutely satisfied and special thanks to my relationship manager for good - perfect - excellent service and support.”
