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Malta Strengthens Double Taxation Avoidance Network Through Agreement with China - Saturday, July 24, 2010
Following months of discussions on a bilateral level a new Double Taxation Agreement between Malta and China has been concluded and is expected to be signed later on this year. The purpose of the Agreement is the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The Agreement will enter into fo...

U.S. Senate approves Double Tax Treaty with Malta - Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The US Senate has approved Malta’s double taxation agreement with the United States, a critical step in deepening Malta’s relationship with the USA. The ratification of the treaty will now be affirmed through the exchange of diplomatic notes. "A Tax Treaty is a signal of the excellent relations between the two countries and their ...

Maltese Government Concludes Talks With Uruguay And China On New Double Taxation - Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The Government has concluded talks pertinent to new double taxation agreements with Uruguay and China. The Minister of Finance held that South America is a region with significant emerging markets and in the context of broadening our horizons in terms of attracting trade and investment, such agreements become increasingly important. The agre...

Maltese Government Signs Agreements with Serbian Government - Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Two bilateral agreements with the Government of Serbia were signed by the Maltese Government. The agreements signed cover: A Protocol on the Readmission of Persons Residing without authorisation – this promises to facilitate the readmission of citizens from both Malta and the Republic of Serbia and furthermore honours the commitments ...

The Aircraft Registration Act - Friday, July 02, 2010
The Aircraft Registration Act has recently been enacted and will come into force in the very near future. The Act introduces a number of innovative concepts in order to make the Maltese Aviation Register competitive with the world’s leading aviation registers. The Aircraft Registration Act regulates aircraft registration and aircraft mor...

Maltese delegation in China concludes talks on avoidance of double taxation between the two countries - Friday, May 21, 2010
As reported in the Department of Information Malta, a Maltese delegation of experts visiting China have concluded talks that will update and upgrade the current agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (DTA) between Malta and China. The agreement was initialed by both sides yesterday, however it is anticipated that the agreement will b...

Double taxation agreement with china to be updated - Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Malta and China have concluded talks that will update and upgrade the current agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (DTA) between the two countries. An agreement on double taxation relief has been in place since 1994 and the authorities will work to update and strengthen it, Mr Xuereb added. Over 100 business people and investors at...

Malta to start treaty discussions with Hong Kong - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
As reported in the Times of Malta, in 2010 Malta will start technical discussions with Hong Kong with a view to conclude a double taxation agreement between the two countries. Malta will be the first country in Southern Europe to have a tax treaty with Hong Kong.

Malta and Bahrain sign double taxation agreement - Monday, April 12, 2010
Malta has signed a double taxation avoidance agreement with Bahrain, which is largely aimed at facilitating trade exchanges, promoting investment, as well as encouraging bilateral co-operation in tax and economic matters between the two countries, as well as within the Gulf Region as a whole. Malta has already in place similar double taxation ...

Building Regulation Act, 2009 (Bill no. 50 introduced April 09, 2010) - Friday, April 09, 2010
A Bill providing for the regulation of the building and construction industry has been published, providing for the establishment of a Building Regulation Office which will essentially be the body ensuring compliance with the building regulations as well as reviewing the capabilities of contractors, tradesmen and other skilled workers involved...
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