General information – types of securities, deadlines, other market specifics – Malta (CBF)

03.04.2024

Withholding tax services

Relief at source and reclaim of withholding tax are not currently available through Clearstream Banking.

Debt securities

Holding restriction?

Withholding
tax rate

Relief at
source

Quick
refund

Standard
refund

 No

15% a

Non-resident residents (0%)

Yes

No

No

Residents of Malta – individuals (15% a or 0%)

Yes

No

No

Maltese residents – legal entities other than funds (15% a or 0%)

Yes

No

No

Maltese residents – legal entities – prescribed investment funds (10%)

Yes

No

No

Maltese residents – legal entities – non-prescribed investment funds (0%)

Yes

No

No

Undisclosed (15%)

No

No

No

a. Even if clients hold Maltese debt securities on behalf of a Maltese tax resident beneficial owner that is subject to the maximum default withholding tax rate of 15% through Clearstream Banking, the respective client must disclose to Clearstream Banking the details of the beneficiary resident in Malta since such disclosure is required by the local Central Security Depository for reporting purposes.  

Equities

Holding restriction?

Withholding
tax rate

Relief at
source

Quick
refund

Standard
refund

 No

35%

All

No

No

No

Types of securities

The eligible securities issued in Malta are as follows:

  • Government bonds;
  • Treasury bills;
  • Domestic corporate bonds;
  • Ordinary shares.

Capital gains tax

There is no capital gains tax withheld through Clearstream Banking on securities held in Clearstream Banking. Malta currently does not impose a tax on capital gains.

Stamp duty

There is no stamp duty withheld through Clearstream Banking on securities held in Clearstream Banking.