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Malta Salary After Tax Calculator — 2026
Income tax
15–35%
Social
10.0%
Corp tax
35%
Dividends
5%
Currency
EUR
Country
Gross salary (€)
Period
2026 rates. Estimates only — not tax advice.
Malta Income Tax — How It Works
In Malta, a €30,000 gross salary results in approximately €22,067 take-home pay after income tax and National Insurance (SSC) in 2026. Maltese income tax has a €9,100 personal allowance (single taxpayers) and three brackets: 15% on taxable income up to €5,400, 25% from €5,401 to €10,400, and 35% above that. National Insurance (Social Security Contributions) is 10% of gross salary, capped at approximately €26,482 annual earnings. Malta's most notable feature is its corporate tax refund system: companies pay 35% corporate tax, but shareholders who are non-residents can claim a 6/7 refund of the tax paid on distributed dividends, resulting in an effective corporate tax rate of just 5%. This makes Malta highly attractive for international holding structures and trading companies. Malta also has no inheritance tax, no wealth tax, no exit tax, and no capital gains tax on securities traded on recognized exchanges.
Example: €30,000 gross salary
Income Tax Brackets (Malta, 2026)
Malta Salary Tax — FAQ
How much income tax do I pay on €30,000 in Malta?
On €30,000 gross (single taxpayer), Maltese income tax applies to €20,900 (after the €9,100 allowance): 15% on €5,400 (€810), 25% on €5,000 (€1,250), and 35% on €10,500 (€3,675), totalling €5,735. National Insurance adds €2,648. Net take-home is about €22,067 — an effective rate of 26.4%.
Why is Malta popular for company structures?
Malta's 6/7 tax refund mechanism means eligible shareholders (typically non-resident) effectively pay just 5% corporate tax on trading income. Malta also has 70+ double tax treaties, full EU membership with access to EU directives (Parent-Subsidiary, Interest & Royalties), no withholding tax on dividends to non-residents, and no capital gains tax for non-residents.
Is there a minimum salary in Malta and how does it affect social security?
The Malta minimum wage in 2026 is approximately €12,516 per year. National Insurance contributions are 10% of gross salary, capped at around €26,482 in annual gross earnings (employers match this). Below the cap, both employee and employer pay 10% each; above it, contributions are capped at a maximum weekly amount.
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