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_builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″]<\/p>\n Such incentives include:<\/strong><\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reduced stamp duty on the transfer of immovable property forming part of a business to be transferred from one generation to the other.\u00a0 The first Eur500,000 will be charged to stamp duty at a rate of Eur3.5 for every Eur100 or part thereof instead of Eur5<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exemptions from the payment of stamp duty on the transfer of shares in a company from one generation to the other \u2013 the first Eur150,000 will not be taken into account<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parents transferring their business to their children during the year2017 will benefit from a reduced stamp duty of Eur1.5 for every Eur100 or part thereof<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loan guarantees \u2013 enhanced capping on maximum guarantee<\/p>\n (e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tax credits \u2013 enhanced tax credits<\/p>\n (f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Positive consideration of lease renewal of property leased from the Government<\/p>\n (g)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Education and Training for owners and employees<\/p>\n (h)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Funding for professional advice relating to transfer of the business<\/p>\n (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mediation through arbitration to establish the fair value of a business to be transferred<\/p>\n (j)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Investment aid \u2013 waiver of the condition that assets must be acquired from unrelated entities \u2013 this will allow greater access to family businesses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.9″]<\/p>\n How can we help?<\/strong><\/p>\n We offer a wide\u00a0range of consultancy, tax, compliance and accountancy services to assist you throughout in each step of the application process. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals will not only assist you during pre-licensing process but will be able to provide you with the on-going support you may need with respect to regulatory compliance, accounting and tax matters.<\/p>\n For further information please contact the firm\u2019s tax and corporate services partner Stephen Balzan<\/a> (sbalzan@act.com.mt<\/a>).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″ custom_padding=”54px||54px|||” global_module=”595″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″ custom_padding=”||38px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.9″][et_pb_blurb title=”Corporate Taxation in Malta<\/a>” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjUwMCJ9fQ==@” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%101%%” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.0.9″ _dynamic_attributes=”url”]<\/p>\n Maltese companies are subject to tax at the rate of 35% on their worldwide income and capital gains. 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