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June 26, 2026

Convention between MALTA and the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income

[GTL Notes - See Protocol 11]

StatusIn Force
Signed on13 March 2006
Entered into force1 January 2008
Amended on-
Terminated on-

The Government of Malta and the Government of the United Arab Emirates, desiring to conclude a Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, have agreed as follows:

Contents

Article 1 - Persons Covered

Article 2 - Taxes Covered

Article 3 - General Definitions

Article 4 - Resident

Article 5 - Permanent Establishment

Article 6 - Income from Immovable Property

Article 7 - Business Profits

Article 8 - Shipping and Air Transport

Article 9 - Associated Enterprises

Article 10 - Dividends

Article 11 - Interest

Article 12 - Royalties

Article 13 - Capital Gains

Article 14 - Independent Personal Services

Article 15 - Dependent Personal Services

Article 16 - Directors' Fees

Article 17 - Artistes and Sportsmen

Article 18 - Pensions and Social Security Payments

Article 19 - Government Service

Article 20 - Students and Business Apprentices

Article 21 - Other Income

Article 22 - Elimination of Double Taxation

Article 23 - Non-Discrimination

Article 24 - Mutual Agreement Procedure

Article 25 - Exchange of Information

Article 26 - Members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts

Article 27 - Hydrocarbons

Article 28 - Entry into Force

Article 29 - Termination

Protocol

Article 1
Persons Covered

This Convention shall apply to persons who are residents of one or both of the Contracting States.

Article 2
Taxes Covered