Concierge service for Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP). You hire My Latin Life; local immigration specialists (and licensed counsel where required) file on your behalf. The deliverable: a residency or visa filing coordinated with local specialists — not advice, not a DIY packet.
The Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP) is Malta’s flagship tax residency program for non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals. It provides EU and Schengen residency with a 15% flat income tax rate on foreign income remitted to Malta, a minimum annual tax of €15,000, and a minimum property requirement. For high-net-worth individuals seeking an EU base with a capped tax rate and one of the world’s strongest passports at the end of the residency timeline, the GRP is a compelling option. We handle the full application with our licensed Maltese advisors.
15% flat on foreign income remitted to Malta; minimum €15,000/year tax
Minimum €275,000 (€220,000 Gozo / South Malta)
Minimum €9,600/year (€8,750/year Gozo / South Malta)
No minimum — but Malta must not be the location of a principal residence outside EU
Yes — full EU and Schengen residency
5 years of legal residence → eligible to apply
Permitted
Malta Commissioner for Revenue & Residency Malta Agency
GRP Rules (SL.123.160), Legal Notice 167 of 2013
Program Overview
The Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP) was established in 2013 and remains one of Malta’s most established residency-by-property programs. It is administered by the Commissioner for Revenue (for the tax element) and Residency Malta Agency (for the residence permit). The key feature is the 15% flat income tax rate on foreign income remitted to Malta, with a minimum annual tax liability of €15,000.
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Unlike the MPRP (which focuses on permanent residency through investment), the GRP is explicitly a tax residency program — it positions Malta as the applicant’s primary tax residence within the EU, providing the 15% rate as an alternative to higher tax rates in France, the UK, Germany, Italy, or elsewhere. Foreign income that is not remitted to Malta is not taxed in Malta. Malta-source income (if any) is taxed at the standard rates (up to 35%), though GRP applicants typically earn primarily from foreign sources.
How to Qualify
Property (choose one):
Purchase property in Malta for minimum €275,000 (€220,000 in Gozo or South Malta)
Rent property in Malta for minimum €9,600/year (€8,750/year in Gozo or South Malta)
Tax payment: Minimum annual tax of €15,000 (paid regardless of foreign income remitted)
Not an EU/EEA/Swiss national (those nationalities use different Malta residency programs)
No EU/EEA resident card from another EU country
Health insurance valid in Malta and the EU
Clean criminal record
Dependents: Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents or parents-in-law can be included.
Benefits
EU and Schengen residency
15% flat rate on all foreign income remitted to Malta (minimum €15,000/year)
Foreign income not remitted to Malta: not taxed in Malta
No minimum physical presence requirement
Path to Maltese citizenship after 5 years of legal residence
Maltese passport: one of the world’s strongest (~193 countries visa-free including US)
English-speaking EU Mediterranean island
Application Process
MLL reviews your financial profile and tax residency goals
Property secured in Malta (purchase or lease meeting minimum thresholds)
Application submitted to Commissioner for Revenue and Residency Malta Agency
GRP status and residence permit issued
First annual minimum tax payment (€15,000) made
What MLL Does
GRP eligibility review and tax structuring analysis
Property referrals in Malta and Gozo meeting GRP thresholds
Full application preparation by licensed Maltese advisors
Commissioner for Revenue and Residency Malta Agency submissions
Annual tax compliance and renewal coordination
Interested in Malta’s 15% Tax Residency?
Book a consultation and our team will compare the GRP against your current tax situation and walk through property options.
Program Authority: Malta Commissioner for Revenue (tax status); Residency Malta Agency (residence permit).
Legal Basis: Global Residence Programme Rules (SL.123.160); Legal Notice 167 of 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to live in Malta to keep GRP status?
The GRP does not impose a minimum days-in-Malta requirement. However, to legitimately use Malta as your primary tax residence, you must not be a tax resident elsewhere. In practice, meaningful time in Malta and not establishing tax residency in another country (particularly a high-tax EU country) is essential to the program working as intended. Your specific situation should be reviewed with our Maltese tax advisors.
How does the GRP compare to the MPRP?
The GRP is primarily a tax residency program — you pay 15% on foreign income remitted to Malta, with a €15,000 minimum, and maintain EU residency status. The MPRP (Malta Permanent Residence Programme) is a permanent residency program with higher upfront government contribution requirements (~€28,000–58,000 + property) but no ongoing annual minimum tax. The GRP is typically chosen by applicants who want to actively optimize their tax position; the MPRP is chosen by those who primarily want the permanent EU residency status with minimal ongoing obligations.
