@sunshinemalta
Swedish expat in Malta
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Sliema
Registration: 27 November 2010
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Study on Racial Discrimination in Malta by rlepre
wDear Sir, my name is Roberta Lepre - my firm, Weave Consulting, is conducting research on racial discrimination on behalf of the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality. Would you perhaps be interested in being interviewed? Interviews ...
I find the Maltese are no different to other Mediterranean people ie Spaniards , Cypriots and Italians. Based on the immense majority of Italian surnames it seems that many Maltese have Italian blood. However I did read that the Maltese DNA is ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Rooikat, Yes I do agree the collateral request is too high if one wishes to take on residency that would oversee 5 years wherin an 'EU' type residency commitment comes into the picture . Then again it is not paying for residence , it is a ... Read More
taxation of Internet based work for non-dom ordinary residents by petr1029
I am going mad about trying to pinpoint tax authoritys stand on someone working on the Internet, getting paid outside Malta. All done in the name of Intenation Business Company established outside of Malta. Shareholder (myself) would be non-dom ...
Georgeingozo certainly seems to know what he's talking about :) If you need advice however, please to refer to a tax professional . Maybe you could ask for tried and tested professional tax advisors by Georgeingozo or other members of this forum . Read More
Ordinary Residence - ramifications from new HNWI scheme by petr1029
Good day everyone, I have been following Malta PR and OR schemes for some time and have had discussions with real users of the schemes. I am no expert on the subject, but I know the basics. I have been eagerly awating the new High Net Worth ...
'Can't trust the newspapers anywhere can you' True. Ultimately it seems that the Govt was concerned about the non EU to whom Malta was being sold as an EU passport. Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Hi rooikat, As you stated this was how it was sold to them. In fact I did state' Unfortunately the abuse by some unprofessionals marketing this scheme in places like South Africa has led to this situation' I was certainly not referring to South ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Absolutely no problem! The fact is however that the scheme has to be distinctive between EU and non EU simply because non EU people intended to abuse the scheme as these was how it was sold to them back in South Africa or China. The scheme was in ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
"there are many wealthy non-EU citizens (eg Americans, Japanese, Canadians) who were considering retiring early to Malta, who were quite happy to pay 6,000 euros for a couple for PR, take out health insurance, and spend tens of thousands of euros in ... Read More
Ordinary Residence - ramifications from new HNWI scheme by petr1029
Good day everyone, I have been following Malta PR and OR schemes for some time and have had discussions with real users of the schemes. I am no expert on the subject, but I know the basics. I have been eagerly awating the new High Net Worth ...
GeorgeinGozo, yes I am an EU resident. In all fairness though it seems that there was heavy abuse by non EU residents. Taking on non EU residents is a hefty risk on the country so frankly I think the distinction EU and non EU is very fair. Possibly ... Read More
Ordinary Residence - ramifications from new HNWI scheme by petr1029
Good day everyone, I have been following Malta PR and OR schemes for some time and have had discussions with real users of the schemes. I am no expert on the subject, but I know the basics. I have been eagerly awating the new High Net Worth ...
Hi! I certainly have no insider information and your questions are rather inquisitive :) I'm rather wary of the various opinions posted on this blog as some dangerous comments have been posted by know-it-alls so do expect some negative replies. I ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
'I said I'd buy a citizenship. Then obviously I'd go live in a developed European country, not a third world one with dog shit everywhere. Either way having a citizenship of an EU country would be mostly helpful and that's my point.' Looks like ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
"If I was that rich I'd just go to one of the east european EU member countries and buy citizenship there at a fraction of that price! " Really? If you're rich you want to enjoy life so why live in country where nobody speaks English , where crime ... Read More
Looking for support to set a company in Malta by hermes1
Could anybody recommend me a "trustful" company to help with the process of setting a company in Malta. I mean this type of companies that make the paperwork for you and later on manage it if you leave abroad. Does anybody know one of this companies ...
Hi! Welcome to the forum. The Expat Malta directory listing has contact details of a tax advisor that I have used personally and have always recommended. I have no doubt that he can help you based on your requirments- If it's not in his league he ... Read More
AirMalta going on strike ! by ricky
AirMalta's pilot association ALPA called for industrial action today after 95 % of the pilots voted for the option. Strike could be called on from 16 th July onwards. My opinion is to look for alternate travel options as this action is pushing Air ...
It's a pity the aero drivers don't have the common sense to differentiate themselves from bus drivers. Unlike the low cost airlines who now consider pilots as nothing more than coach drivers ,airmalta pilots still seem to have a good pay packets ... Read More
AirMalta going on strike ! by ricky
AirMalta's pilot association ALPA called for industrial action today after 95 % of the pilots voted for the option. Strike could be called on from 16 th July onwards. My opinion is to look for alternate travel options as this action is pushing Air ...
Pity. Workers self inflicting the possible end of an era. My flights to Frankfurt and Munich , although booked through Lufthansa have mostly been codesharing with Airmalta ie Airmalta flights. The big plusses are papers in ENGLISH not just German ... Read More
Maltese Central Bank warns on property prices by ricky
The Maltese Central Bank today warned of ' disaster myopia ' on property prices in Malta. http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/property-market-unlikely-to-rebound-in-short-term Your myopia really has to be severe if you do not see the oversupply of ...
A good investment is always a good buy. One has to be wise in choosing where and how much to spend on a property investment. Like everywhere in the world , overpriced property reaches a peak then scores low . I am a propeerty owner and certainly ... Read More