Malta vs. Cyprus: Tax & Business Benefits

Tax & Business differences between the two European islands Cyprus and Malta.
Which country is better for you and your business? In this video, I'm talking about where it is cheaper and easier to register a company and what the general differences are when running a Ltd company.
Malta or Cyprus, both are legitimate options, so sit back and take some notes while I present you both countries and their advantages and disadvantages.
Both countries have an interesting tax scheme for non domiciled people, and I will show you all the important notes on taxes and business, so that you do the right move!
Also, I'm discussing potential problems that could arise in the future and why I set up my company in Cyprus.
I also talk about more general differences like accounting, banking, social insurance, lifestyle, rental prices and more.
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[@castolo4790]

As usual, great video and great content of much added value! Thanks, Rico!

[@Rico]

Thanks for your comment, really appreciate it and happy that it helps. Have a good day!

[@billhennessey6374]

Very informative video, Rico, thank you!

[@Rico]

Thanks for the comment and support!

[@Dream4Design]

Thank you, good comparison! I am ok in Cyprus!!!

[@Rico]

Hey my friend! Yes, me too, good to have you here! Hope you enjoy Paphos and see you soon.

[@alesjelovsek4443]

I have just returned from Cyprus. I have been to Malta two years ago. Cyprus have much more beautiful beaches. The cost of living is much higher in Malta. Cyprus is much bigger in comparison to Malta.

[@megoyamle7]

man where were you before? Awesome explanation each video got alot of info. We appreciate u dude. tnx

[@Rico]

Thanks! Appreciate such motivating comments a lot!

[@francoisbergeon8089]

Great video i am actually in the process of choosing between Malta and Cyprus to set up residency in the future. I am just back from 10 days holidays in Malta to discover the island, it is a lovely place, turquoise water beaches, cool beach clubs, finest restaurants , coktails bars, old town Valetta beatuifull , lot of historic monuments, ... but on the bad side there is a lot of congestion / traffic in the morning as it is a small island and real estate price have gone up +50% in the last 5 years i heard ( even more in some areas). There are so many cranes in the skyline , there are so many building site or refurbishment of building ( the economy seems to be booming). The infrastructure needs a big upgrade as well but i guess it is getting there soon. ( there is a lack of highways to go fast from north to south though) I will plan soon my trip to Cyprus and compare.

[@Rico]

Hey! Thanks for your interesting comment and sharing, having some first-hand experiences is probably a good choice. I'd appreciate a follow-up on what you'll decide for. Best of luck to you, regardless of what you'll be choosing.

[@Gabriel-fr3sd]

How did it go?

[@user-gs8jv4oq6w]

Maltese people are not nice either, consider that

[@sluggyy6]

Hey Rico, thank your for the great video. I am looking to register my Digital Marketing Agency which will operate in Europe. I have heard that Cyprus is good seeing that it is also in EU and is simple to do. I have also heard about delaware, malta and some others. I would appreciate any recommendations you may have regarding getting an official llc setup for this type of business. Thank you!

[@zugimpex7480]

In Malta, a consolidated tax return is possible where only 5% tax is paid.

[@halinasokolowska8001]

Buziaczki z Oławy

[@techandgadgets4u]

Hi Rico, I'm currently in Paphos for 90 days from America is it true I can leave to another country and return for another 90 days? Cheers from Meraki Vegan Restaurant

[@Rico]

Hey there! Welcome to Paphos. Hope you enjoy it so far. Great question, I'm not sure on that one from the top of my head. I'd only guess, so I recommend calling the US embassy in Nicosia and ask them to be 100% sure. Let me know then, I'm curious too. All the best!

[@derkostenoptimierer]

Malta is too small for me to live there permanently.

[@Rico]

This is what I hear almost all the time. Have you been there?

[@derkostenoptimierer]

@@Rico I haven not been to Malta.

[@4ivar]

Is it required to live in Malta to get the corporate tax refunds even if I do not intend to distribute any dividend?

[@MyNickNameIsNice26]

Moin Rico, welche Software nutzt du für die Buchhaltung?

[@Rico]

Hi Alexander, momentan noch Solna, ist ein Open-Source-Programm, aber bald werde ich auf Xero switchen, da ich ein paar Integrationen z.B. mit Stripe brauche.

[@MyNickNameIsNice26]

@@Rico schau ich mir mal an, danke dir!

[@zeroflaghu]

What if the dividend is coming from a public US company (e.g.: if you own shares of Starbucks) ? Isn't there a 15% withholding tax on those?

[@Rico]

In Cyprus, I'm pretty sure no WHT applies to stock dividends.

[@zeroflaghu]

@@Rico That is awesome, I'm interested in Cyprus mainly from a FIRE point of view. I'm not sure if a non-dom status is achievable for someone who doesn't want to work, but retire early there.

[@sannamanninen2065]

Which has more burocracies?!

[@giveawayverify2897]

Please how can I get a job in Cyprus

[@mohammedsuuka7598]

I'm planning to Move to Cyprus 🇨🇾 Once I finish university

[@Rico]

That sounds amazing! Good luck and see you soon.

[@yiannishadjiloizou5501]

If you are EU citizen ...

[@mohammedsuuka7598]

@@Rico Thanks 🌹

[@mohammedsuuka7598]

@@yiannishadjiloizou5501 No I'm not a EU citizen Right now I'm a Refugee University student in a Country that doesn't have world Recognition (Somaliland) I'm from Aden We also use to be part of the British Empire Cyprus Aden and Somaliland 😁

[@yiannishadjiloizou5501]

@@mohammedsuuka7598 Good luck. You can come to Cyprus either student or refugee

[@robinmurray7658]

In your opinion what country - Malta or Cyprus offers the most tax incentives for filming a motion picture for commercial release?

[@37tara]

Malta

[@blueisland24]

Great video again, but Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea not central Europe. Basically with the strict terms of geography, if you choose Malta you are in Africa and if Cyprus in Asia :D

[@Rico]

Thanks! Yes, I was referring mainly to the flight duration. GER to CY is almost 2x longer than GER to Malta. :)

[@blueisland24]

@@Rico ah yes :)

[@MartinZanichelli]

Also, personal income tax is a bit better in Cyprus, and you start paying only after 18K per year.

[@Rico]

That’s true! Also, as a self-employed, profits below that sum is tax-free.

[@MaximilianAbraham]

Is it Sunday actually ???

[@Rico]

Haha, no, I'm trying out other weekdays now!

[@MaximilianAbraham]

@@Rico Thats great let me know how it worked out :)

[@20kevron]

Malta allows you to be a citizen in 2 years but not in Cyprus I hear other nomads that it could take decades to be a citizen.

[@mohammedsuuka7598]

First

[@abdallaismail2188]

Avoid complex tax system

[@thaifalang4064]

Bs

[@mistertigre.4611]

I will never want to live in Cyprus the location is not the safest and Turkey is ready to invade the South side anytime. The human rights in Cyprus is not followed and the government of Cy is totally corrupt and money hungry. Also the cost of living is very high compared to the salaries they have and you can not do anything without a car. Malta is far more better.