Malta residence permit by investment for the Thai sportsman to optimise taxes and travel around Europe
I always thought Thailand’s 35% income tax rate was too high. When I was invited to train in Spain and offered a work permit, I hoped to decrease my taxes. Spain’s 28% tax rate was lower but still pretty high.
Then, I discovered Malta, where the tax rate is just 15% for residents by investment. That settled it—I chose Malta over Spain.
I contacted Immigrant Invest, and they immediately began working on my case. Six months later, I became a Maltese resident, paying half the taxes I used to.
Anurak, 20
Sportsman from Thailand
Clients’ names and photos have been changed
This case was provided by our expert
Head of the Maltese office, MBA
Malta residence permit by investment for the Thai sportsman to optimise taxes and travel around Europe
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How Anurak obtained his residence permit in Malta
Obtaining the residence permit for Anurak took 6 and a half months. Immigrant Invest guided him through every step of the procedure.
The investment amounted to €30,527.50.
June 26th, 2024
Conclusion of a contract
Before signing a contract with Anurak, Immigrant Invest conducted a preliminary Due Diligence check to identify any risks of refusal.
Anurak’s Due Diligence was successful. Immigrant Invest lawyers signed the contract with him and began the application process.
Before signing a contract with Anurak, Immigrant Invest conducted a preliminary Due Diligence check to identify any risks of refusal.
Anurak’s Due Diligence was successful. Immigrant Invest lawyers signed the contract with him and began the application process.
+ 4 weeks, €1,500
Collection of document
Lawyers provided Anurak with a list of required documents, including:
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valid passport;
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birth certificate;
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CV;
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bank statement for the last 12 months;
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police conduct certificate;
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health insurance.
Anurak gathered, apostilled, and notarised all the documents in Thailand. Immigrant Invest lawyers stayed in constant contact with him and answered all his questions.
The investor spent approximately €800 on translation, notarisation, and apostille of documents and €500 on health insurance.
Lawyers provided Anurak with a list of required documents, including:
-
valid passport;
-
birth certificate;
-
CV;
-
bank statement for the last 12 months;
-
police conduct certificate;
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health insurance.
Anurak gathered, apostilled, and notarised all the documents in Thailand. Immigrant Invest lawyers stayed in constant contact with him and answered all his questions.
The investor spent approximately €800 on translation, notarisation, and apostille of documents and €500 on health insurance.
+ 4 months, €6,000
Application and Due Diligence
Immigrant Invest submitted Anurak’s application to the Inland Revenue Department, IRD. At this stage, Anurak paid the administrative fee of €6,000.
Immigrant Invest submitted Anurak’s application to the Inland Revenue Department, IRD. At this stage, Anurak paid the administrative fee of €6,000.
+ 1 day
Interview
After reviewing the application, the IRD invited Anurak to an interview with the Director of the Revenue Department, a mandatory part of the Due Diligence process.
The interview, conducted via video call, required Anurak to explain in English why he wanted to obtain a Maltese residence permit. An Immigrant Invest agent attended the interview to support him.
After reviewing the application, the IRD invited Anurak to an interview with the Director of the Revenue Department, a mandatory part of the Due Diligence process.
The interview, conducted via video call, required Anurak to explain in English why he wanted to obtain a Maltese residence permit. An Immigrant Invest agent attended the interview to support him.
+ 1 week, €15,000
Approval
Upon successful completion of Due Diligence, the IRD issued a Letter of Intent confirming Anurak’s eligibility to participate in the Malta Global Residence Programme. After approval, the investor had 12 months to rent real estate, pay the tax, and apply for a residence permit card.
Anurak paid the required annual tax of €15,000 almost immediately and received confirmation of his special tax status along with a tax number.
Upon successful completion of Due Diligence, the IRD issued a Letter of Intent confirming Anurak’s eligibility to participate in the Malta Global Residence Programme. After approval, the investor had 12 months to rent real estate, pay the tax, and apply for a residence permit card.
Anurak paid the required annual tax of €15,000 almost immediately and received confirmation of his special tax status along with a tax number.
+ 2.5 weeks, €9,000
Renting of real estate
Immigrant Invest presented Anurak with several housing options, accompanied by photos and videos to help him make an informed choice.
He selected an apartment in Mgarr, Gozo, at a cost of €9,000 per year. Lawyers verified the property’s compliance and the owner’s legitimacy. They signed the lease agreement on Anurak’s behalf and assisted in registering his Maltese address.
Immigrant Invest presented Anurak with several housing options, accompanied by photos and videos to help him make an informed choice.
He selected an apartment in Mgarr, Gozo, at a cost of €9,000 per year. Lawyers verified the property’s compliance and the owner’s legitimacy. They signed the lease agreement on Anurak’s behalf and assisted in registering his Maltese address.
+ 1 week, €27.50
Trip to Malta
Anurak received an invitation to submit his biometrics at the Identity Malta Agency. He travelled to Malta, where he filed the application and provided his fingerprints.
Anurak also paid €27.50 for the issuance of his residence permit card. An Immigrant Invest representative accompanied him during this process.
While waiting for the residency card, Anurak decided to stay in Malta.
Anurak received an invitation to submit his biometrics at the Identity Malta Agency. He travelled to Malta, where he filed the application and provided his fingerprints.
Anurak also paid €27.50 for the issuance of his residence permit card. An Immigrant Invest representative accompanied him during this process.
While waiting for the residency card, Anurak decided to stay in Malta.
January 10th, 2025
Collection of the residence permit card
The Identity Malta Agency notified Anurak of the issuance of his residence permit. He collected the card in person.
The initial residence permit is valid for one year. It can then be renewed an unlimited number of times for two years at a time.
The Identity Malta Agency notified Anurak of the issuance of his residence permit. He collected the card in person.
The initial residence permit is valid for one year. It can then be renewed an unlimited number of times for two years at a time.
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