The Ordinary Residence Programme is designed to attract individuals who are nationals of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland, to transfer their tax residence to Malta and thereby benefit from a tax friendly jurisdiction.

The minimum tax payable is €5,000 yearly for non-domiciled individuals or couples who are resident in Malta and who have a yearly income of at least €35,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationals of the EU, EA, Switzerland, are eligible for the Ordinary Residence Programme. As an applicant, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, in good health and economically self-sufficient to sustain yourself and any of your dependents without having to resort to the social welfare of Malta. Applicants must not reside in another jurisdiction for longer than 183 days in a calendar year.

Real Estate Investment

Under the Ordinary Residence Programme, you are required to either purchase or rent a property. There is no minimum purchase or rental value set out. However, should the applicant opt for renting a property, the rental agreement should not be less than 6 months.

You should have purchased or rented the property before submitting the application.

Government Fees

There is no fee if you are an EU or EEA/Swiss national or a family member who is a citizen of these countries. The application requires a residence permit (e-residence card).

How to Apply for the Ordinary Residence Programme

You can apply for the Ordinary Residence Programme through an Authorised Registered Mandatory, who will be authorised by you to act on your behalf and liaise with the Malta Commissioner For Revenue.

Signature Private Office is part of The Signature Selection. We are an Authorised Registered Mandatory (ARM) duly registered and licensed by the Commissioner for Revenue with licence number ARM 04861.