Relocation to Malta but work for UK employer

Savvy1 · 2022-02-26T11:13:53+01:00

Explore how to work remotely from Malta for a UK employer while navigating residency and tax implications, especially for dual nationality holders.

Savvy1 New member

Member since 26 February 2022

Savvy1New member26 February 2022 09:13:53

Hi all
This is my first post and joining as this seems to be a knowledge rich forum.
So here we go.... I work for a UK employer and would like to spend the majority of my time in Malta. My employer has a new hybrid model for working in the office post covid and requires a 2 day week min in the office. I have agreed with my manager i can condense this and work 8 days straight and the rest of the month i can "WFH". It is the reminder of the month which i want to live in Malta and here i guess lies the issue as I'd be breaking the 183 day rule for residency and therefore be liable to pay income tax there.
I am new to all this but was looking at possibility being a non dom and therefore being taxed on a remittance basis. Here are the facts:
1. I was born in the UK and have lived here all my life.
2. My father was Maltese
3. I have dual Maltese and English nationality.
4. I have dual English and Maltese residency.

I want to be able to meet my employer's requirements and have as little implications to them as possible but also live more than the 183 days in Malta and remain legal.
Any pointers would be very much appreciated.

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP26 February 2022 14:20:12

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I dont think, as a maltese citizen, you can claim the non dom relief.

Suggest you talk to an accountant.

Savvy1 New member

Member since 26 February 2022

Savvy1New member26 February 2022 19:20:35

Thanks for that and I will.
Question though.... If I'm not registered for work in malta is there still a way the tax authorities will get wind that I am there?

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert27 February 2022 05:17:48

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@Savvy1

So you wish to avoid paying taxes. Bright idea telling everyone on an open forum.

Savvy1 New member

Member since 26 February 2022

Savvy1New member27 February 2022 09:38:45

Lol not at all but I'm obviously paying tax in UK and wanted to know the situation if i moved to malta. I assume its a matter of completing a self assessment return?

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert27 February 2022 09:46:42

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Savvy1 wrote:
Lol not at all but I'm obviously paying tax in UK and wanted to know the situation if i moved to malta. I assume its a matter of completing a self assessment return?

Get an accountant

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP27 February 2022 11:42:15

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Ask an accountant, people I know in this situation remains tax resident in the UK and pay taxes there.聽 No additional taxes here then.

Savvy1 New member

Member since 26 February 2022

Savvy1New member27 February 2022 12:34:56

volcane wrote:
Ask an accountant, people I know in this situation remains tax resident in the UK and pay taxes there.聽 No additional taxes here then.

Volcane can you PM me please? Any advice in terms of what your friends do? It's driving me mad and causing stress

.

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP28 February 2022 05:28:51

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Speak to an accountant. That鈥檚 what they did.

Guest8929 Guest

Guest8929Guest04 April 2022 14:06:05

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@Savvy1聽This is relatively easy ... you need to apply for a digital nomad residency. see Identity Malta website.

I work here on the same basis as you are proposing...聽 i just followed the process and submitted documents.. you will need one clause changed in your contract potentially but identity Malta are clear on that stipulation..

any issues please come back to me and see if i can help..

There are no tax issues .. it is an agreed arrangement that bypasses schengen..聽 there are a few European countries using this residency method..聽

vhc_ New member

Member since 08 June 2021

vhc_New member04 April 2022 22:58:01

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@savvy1 Definitely get a tax advisor involved. They way I see it you will be taxable in both Malta and the UK, but double taxation treaty rules will ensure you still only pay once.

@BaharRoss聽He can't apply for any specific residence scheme or any of the associated benefits as he's a citizen. Citizenship always beats mere residency.

F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

F0xgl0veMalta Expert05 April 2022 05:45:26

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@savvy1 Definitely get a tax advisor involved. They way I see it you will be taxable in both Malta and the UK, but double taxation treaty rules will ensure you still only pay once.

- @vhc_听...&驳迟;

But, unlike you, he is not an EU Citizen, he is a UK Citizen