The International Trading Company (ITC) is an onshore company paying tax on a worldwide basis at the normal corporate tax rate of 35% reduced to an effective tax rate of 4.17% in the hands of non-resident shareholders, and with the possibility of confidential beneficial ownership.
With effect from 1st January 2007, the benefit of refunds has been extended to all shareholders and restrictions from trading in Malta have been removed.
Malta International Trading Companies "ITCs"
- Onshore European companies
- Normal corporate tax rate on worldwide income at 35%
- Tax Refunds to non-resident shareholders of up to 31%
- Possible Effective Tax rates of 4%
- Favourable double-taxation agreements with key countries
- Confidential shareholding possible
- Fast-track incorporations (24hr service)