Hello, Im new to the forum, but have been reading for a while. Has any one ever requested the tax refund available for Maltese Corporations? 6/7 of paid taxes resulting in a 5% effective tax rate.
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StreetSmartCPA said:
1.- I will have 100% accounting profits and no expenses on the NewCo im creating, (dont want any sort of hassle with the tax authorities in Malta) is this worth it?
2.- How do i treat VAT? do i have to pay 18% vat?
3.- Can non-resident shareholders have a salary?
4.- I am aware that i will get my refund in september of the following year, this always gets approved?
5.- After I get the refund can I transfer all my dividends to a jurisdiction like the Isle of Man without Withholding?
6.- Can you recomend a reliable tax accountant or lawyer in malta to consult details?
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UScorp said:
Yes we did a couple times , worked smoothly . We have a Ltd / Holding structure
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Sols said:
1. I'm not sure I understand what benefits that would bring, but I also don't see any problems with it. Would probably depend on the exact nature of the set up. Something for a lawyer to advice you on.
2. 18% VAT is the VAT rate for most domestic sales within Malta. For sales to other EU/EEA members, you need to (after a threshold is reached) either pay that country's VAT rate to that country or use the aptly named VAT MOSS. If you're new to EU, I'm afraid you have a lot of reading to do about VAT. If you're selling to Latin America, you won't have to charge VAT.
3. Yes, although most people structure it as loans or other forms of payment (such as invoicing as consultants) rather than salary to avoid payroll overheads.
4. It's usually faster than that. The IRD isn't consistent but the rebate is usually paid back within a few days to a few weeks.
5. AFAIK, no problem but always better to discuss these exact details with a lawyer.
6. WH Partners, HBM/E-Management, Chetcucti Cauchi, Calamatta Cuscheri, and CSB are among the most well-known ones. Then there are dozens of more boutique firms.
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Please update this when you get paid, what type of structure are you running?Osleak said:
This year looks like the refund is little slower than past year...
Last year i paid taxes of 2018 tax statement first week of September and i get refund in 8/10 days, this year i'm waiting for approval yet!
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What's the benefit of using 2 companies? Are you a malteese resident?Osleak said:
Ltd malta hold by ltd uk... very simple structure my accountant told me better structure without nominees... i'll update you
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GrumpyMess said:
What's the benefit of using 2 companies? Are you a malteese resident?
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What's the best structure? What are yearly running costs of both companies?Osleak said:
Ltd malta hold by ltd uk... very simple structure my accountant told me better structure without nominees... i'll update you
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Isn't your UK corp falls under CFC law especially "non-trading income of no more than EUR 75,000" ?
Osleak said:
The CFC rule shall not apply in relation to an entity or permanent establishment:
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- with accounting profits of no more than seven hundred and fifty thousand euro (€750,000), and non-trading income of no more than seventy-five thousand euro (€75,000);
Osleak said:
Just checked they filled annual return as dormant, company status is active but The accounts are like dormant
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What agent will you be using for the UAE setup if you don't mind telling?Jay Hastings said:
I'm looking into setting up a Malta Ltd held by UAE IBC, to do international business only
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