{"id":13503,"date":"2026-07-23T10:41:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/?p=13503"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:33:49","slug":"major-changes-coming-to-maltas-individual-tax-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expatax.mt\/da\/major-changes-coming-to-maltas-individual-tax-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Changes Coming to Malta’s Individual Tax Programmes from 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Malta is set to introduce a new framework for individuals seeking special tax status through the Individual Tax Programme Rules, 2026<\/strong>, published as Legal Notice 195 of 2026<\/a><\/strong>. The new rules will take effect on 1 January 2027<\/strong>, replacing several long-standing tax residence programmes with a single legislative framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than introducing an entirely new tax incentive, the reform modernises and consolidates Malta’s existing special tax status programmes while preserving many of the tax advantages that have made the country attractive to internationally mobile individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Malta Changing the Rules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many years, Malta operated several separate tax programmes aimed at different categories of foreign residents. While each programme had its own eligibility criteria, many offered similar tax treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new legislation brings these programmes together under one framework, making the system more consistent and easier to administer while retaining separate categories based on the applicant’s circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes apply only to new applications submitted from 1 January 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Programmes Are Being Replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From 2027, the existing schemes will transition into four new categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Global Resident Status<\/strong> (for eligible third-country nationals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. EU, EEA and Swiss Resident Status<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Retired Pensioner Status<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. UN Pensioner Status<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Although the names are changing, these categories broadly replace the existing Globalt opholdsprogram (GRP)<\/a>, Opholdsprogrammet (TRP)<\/a>, Maltas pensioneringsprogram (MRP)<\/a>, and UN Pension Programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t