Hong Kong
Malte
Hong Kong vs Malte
Complete comparison for your tax relocation
Taxation
| Top income tax bracket | 17% | 35% |
| Corporate tax | 16.5% | 35% |
| Capital gains | 0% | 35% |
| VAT | 0% | 18% |
| Tax treaty with France | Yes | Yes |
| Special regime | Taxation territoriale stricte | Non-Dom (Remittance Basis) |
| Territorial taxation | Yes | No |
Taxation territoriale stricte
Duration: Permanente (systeme par défaut)
Hong Kong ne taxe que les revenus de source hongkongaise. Les revenus de source étrangere, dividendes, intérets et plus-values sont totalement exonérés. Il n'y a ni TVA, ni impot sur les plus-values, ni impot sur les successions.
Non-Dom (Remittance Basis)
Duration: Illimitée, tant que le statut non-dom est maintenu
Les résidents non-domiciliés à Malte ne sont imposés que sur les revenus de source maltaise et les revenus étrangers rapatriés à Malte. Les revenus et plus-values étrangers non rapatriés sont exonérés. Un impot minimum annuel de 5 000 EUR s'applique.
Cost of living
| Monthly cost (single) | 2 000 € | 1 200 € |
| Monthly cost (couple) | 3 200 € | 1 900 € |
| City center rent | 2 200 € | 950 € |
| Outside city rent | 1 400 € | 700 € |
Estimated total monthly budget (single, with city center rent)
Malte is approximately 2 050 € cheaper per month in total.
Quality of life
| Average temperature | 23°C | 19°C |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Health index | 83/100 | 80/100 |
| Internet | 280 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Timezone vs Paris | +7h | +0h |
| French-speaking community | Small | Small |
Settling in
| Residence permit delay | 2 months | 3 months |
| Company creation | 3 days | 10 days |
| Bank account | Easy | Easy |
| Political stability | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Summary
Hong Kong
- Top IT: 17% | Corp. tax: 16.5%
- Cost of living: 2 000 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 83/100
- Regime: Taxation territoriale stricte (Permanente (systeme par défaut))
Malte
- Top IT: 35% | Corp. tax: 35%
- Cost of living: 1 200 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 80/100
- Regime: Non-Dom (Remittance Basis) (Illimitée, tant que le statut non-dom est maintenu)
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Disclaimer
The tax information presented is based on estimates from public sources (PwC, OECD, government sources). It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax rules change regularly and your personal situation may significantly affect the calculation. Consult a qualified professional before making any relocation decision.