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International Tax Advisory

DW&P advises entrepreneurs, private individuals and high-net-worth clients on all aspects of international taxation surrounding Malta. From exit tax planning and UK departure advisory through to holding structures, corporate tax compliance and ongoing support – our team combines cross-border tax law expertise with deep local Malta knowledge.

International Tax Advisory operates in the international tax law segment, serving entrepreneurs, private individuals and high-net-worth clients with cross-border tax planning centred on Malta.

International Tax Advisory: Advisory Areas

Tax Analysis and Risk Assessment

  • Starting position review: Assessment of current home-country tax situation
  • Risk identification: Pitfalls around change of residence
  • Pre-decision clarity: Full picture before any commitments are made

International Tax Planning

  • Tailored strategy: Covering income, capital gains, dividends and disposal proceeds
  • Personal alignment: Matched to individual and business circumstances
  • OECD/G20 compliant: Structures built to withstand international scrutiny

UK Departure and Arrival Planning

  • Temporary Non-Residence rule: Avoiding clawback on gains
  • Non-dom abolition: Post-2025 remittance basis changes
  • IHT long-term resident tail: Inheritance tax exposure after departure
  • Clean break: What a genuine severance of UK tax residence requires in practice

Structuring and Holding Advisory

  • Holding structures: Malta, Luxembourg and beyond
  • Substance requirements: Office, employees, decisions
  • Profit repatriation: Tax-efficient distribution
  • Exit strategies: Sale of shares vs. assets

Corporate Tax Compliance

  • Tax returns: Preparation and filing with Maltese authorities
  • Refund system: Support with Malta's 6/7ths tax refund mechanism
  • VAT registration: Setup and ongoing compliance
  • Documentation: Ongoing records and authority correspondence

Double Tax Treaties

  • Malta DTA network: 70+ treaties
  • Optimisation: Application of DTT provisions for capital flows, services and participations
  • Withholding taxes: Reduction/exemption
  • Treaty overrides: Avoidance of hybrid mismatches

Coordination with Your Home Country

  • Adviser liaison: Direct coordination with your local tax adviser
  • National Insurance: Clarification of NI and pension implications
  • Inheritance tax: Cross-border IHT considerations

Ongoing Tax Support

  • Continuous advisory: Standing engagement for tax matters
  • HMRC enquiries: Support with UK tax authority investigations
  • Regulatory changes: Monitoring and adaptation to new requirements
  • Accounting & compliance: Available as integrated package