🇲🇹 Malta · Address 55 of 100
Valletta, for a high earner.
The cheapest tier-one address in the EU and the sunniest. A baroque capital built by knights, and a tax system built for people who live between countries.
The cheapest tier-one address in the EU and the sunniest. A baroque capital built by knights, and a tax system built for people who live between countries.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $95K | 32% | $205K |
| $1M | $340K | 34% | $660K |
| $3M | $1.0M | 35% | $2.0M |
Special regime. Non domiciled residents pay tax only on income remitted to Malta, 15% under the Global Residence Program
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Valletta ranks for you.
EU nationals register on arrival. Others use the Malta Permanent Residence Program, a property plus contribution route, or the Global Residence Program with a 15% flat rate on remitted income.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 10 |
| London | 3.6 |
| Zurich | 2.7 |
| Dubai | 6 |
| Singapore | 13 |
| Tel Aviv | 3.4 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $340K, an effective 34%, leaving $660K. At $300K the rate is 32%, at $3M it is 35%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included. Special regime: Non domiciled residents pay tax only on income remitted to Malta, 15% under the Global Residence Program
EU nationals register on arrival. Others use the Malta Permanent Residence Program, a property plus contribution route, or the Global Residence Program with a 15% flat rate on remitted income. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Remote work visa.
The cost index is 66 against Zurich at 100, safety 8/10, schools 7/10, 3,000 sun hours a year.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.