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Income Tax Act (Cap. 123) Income Tax Management Act (Cap. 372) Trusts (Income Tax) Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 2 Of 2006 )



L.N. 2 of 2006


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INCOME TAX ACT (CAP. 123)
INCOME TAX MANAGEMENT ACT (CAP. 372)
Trusts (Income Tax) Regulations, 2006
IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 5 and 27D of the Income Tax Act, and of articles 42 and 58 of the Income Tax Management Act, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has made the following regulations>–
1. (1) The title of these regulations is the Trusts (Income Tax) Regulations, 2006.
(2) These regulations shall be deemed to have come into force on 1st January, 2005.
2. (1) Trustees of a trust that are persons resident in Malta have the obligation to ensure that such trust is registered for the purposes of the Income Tax Acts. Such registration is to be made on Form Trusts
01 contained in Schedule 1 hereto within 30 days from the date of appointment of the first trustee that is a person resident in Malta, or from the date of publication of these regulations, whichever is the later
date. The said form shall be signed by each of the trustees of such trust that are persons resident in Malta, and such resident trustees shall have the joint obligation to submit the said form to the Commissioner>
Provided that the provisions of this subregulation do not apply to those cases referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subarticle (3) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act.
(2) An election for the purposes of the treatment of the income attributable to a trust as income derived by a company ordinarily resident and domiciled in Malta, as provided for in subarticle (1) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act, shall be made on Form Trusts 01 contained in Schedule 1 hereto.
(3) An application to the Commissioner for a determination under the provisions of subarticle (2) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act shall be made within 30 days from the date of appointment of the first trustee that is a person resident in Malta, and that is in possession

Citation and cmmencement.

Registration of trust by trustee.

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Return in respect

of gains on transfer of beneficial interests.

Return with respect to income attributable to

trust for which determination has been made.

Return with respect to income attributable to a trust for which

a valid election has been made.

Return with respect to income

for which no election has been made.

of a valid licence issued in terms of the Banking Act or of the Financial
Institutions Act on Form Trusts 01 contained in Schedule 1 hereto.
3. The return to be made under the provisions of paragraph (e) of subarticle (19) of article 5 of the Income Tax Act by a trustee in respect of the gains arising on the transfer of beneficial interest, shall be made on Form Trusts 02 contained in Schedule 2 hereto.
4. (1) The return to be made under the provisions of paragraph (iv) of subarticle (2) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act by a trustee with respect to the income attributable to a trust for which a determination has been made in terms of subarticle (2) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act shall be made on Form Trusts 03 contained in Schedule 3 hereto. This return shall be signed by at least one trustee of such trust that is a person resident in Malta and that is in possession of a valid licence issued in terms of the Banking Act or of the Financial Institutions Act. Such trustee shall have the obligation to submit the said return to the Commissioner.
(2) Where a determination has been made in terms of subarticle (2) of article 27D, tax in relation to the income attributable to such trust is payable not later than the tax settlement date.
5. The return to be made under article 10 of the Income Tax Management Act by a trustee with respect to the income attributable to a trust for which a valid election as provided for in subarticle (1) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act has been made, shall be made on the same form which has been prescribed to be used by companies for the declaration of their income. Such return shall be signed by at least one trustee of such trust that is a person resident in Malta and such resident trustee shall have the obligation to submit the said form to the Commissioner.
6. The return to be made under article 10 of the Income Tax Management Act by a trustee with respect to the income attributable to a trust for which no election as provided for in subarticle (1) of article
27D of the Income Tax Act has been made, and no determination under the provisions of subarticle (2) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act has been made, shall be made on Form Trusts 04 contained in Schedule
4 hereto. Such return shall be signed by at least one trustee of such trust that is a person resident in Malta and such resident trustee shall have the obligation to submit the said form to the Commissioner.
7. The information referred to in article 24B of the Income Tax Management Act shall be submitted to the Commissioner in the Form Trusts 05 contained in Schedule 5 hereto.
8. (1) Where a person intends to transfer assets referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph (a) of subarticle (1) of article 5 of the Income Tax Act, which transfer constitutes a settlement of property on trust or a distribution or reversion of property settled on trust, and no tax is payable on such transfer in accordance with any of the relevant provisions of subarticles (18), (21), (22) and (24) of article 5 of the Income Tax Act, such person may make and submit a declaration in duplicate to the Commissioner on Form Trusts 06 contained in Schedule
6 hereto not later than seven days prior to the said transfer. This form shall be signed by all the persons making the transfer and must be signed
by at least one person that is either the trustee of the relevant trust provided that such trustee is authorised to act as trustee in terms of article 43 and 43A of the Trusts and Trustees Act, or an advocate or a notary. A copy of a duly filled in Form Trusts 06 that is stamped as received by the Commissioner, shall constitute sufficient evidence to the relevant notary for the non-payment of provisional tax in relation to such transfer. A copy of the said stamped Form Trusts 06 that is presented to the relevant notary shall be annexed to the relevant instrument of transfer of assets.
(2) The Commissioner shall retain all the relevant powers conferred by the Income Tax Acts concerning the transfer of assets referred to in the Form Trusts 06, even after having stamped such Form as received.
9. The certificate referred to in sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (b) of subarticle (4) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act shall contain the information specified in Schedule 7 hereto.
10. For the purposes of subarticle (2) of article 42 of the Income Tax Management Act, and notwithstanding anything contained in any regulations made thereunder, no provisional tax shall be payable in respect of the income attributable to a trust unless a valid election as provided for in subarticle (1) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act has been made.
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Information to be submitted.

Intention to transfer trusts.

Certificate to contain prescribed information.

Conditions for payment

of provisional tax.

B 132

(Regulation 2.)

SCHEDULE 1

Form

Trusts

01

Registration of Trust

for the Purposes of the Income Tax Acts

Registration of Trust

for the Purposes of the Income Tax Acts

Inland Revenue - Malta

1. Purpose

In pursuance of the provisions of the Income Tax Acts and relevant regulations made thereunder, the trustees of

a trust that are persons resident in Malta need to register the said trust for the purposes of the Income Tax Acts where there is income attributable to such trust as provided for in the said Acts. Form Trusts 01 is required to be

furnished to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue for this purpose by the said trustee. This form may also be used for the purposes of (i) the election to have the income attributable to such trust to be treated as though it was income of a company ordinarily resident and domiciled in Malta in terms of Article 27D(1) of the Income Tax

Act; and (ii) the application for a determination that the trust is of a temporary nature in terms of Article 27D(2)

of the Income Tax Act.

2. When to File

This return is to be completed and forwarded so as to reach the Department of Inland Revenue not later than 30

days from the date of appointment of the first trustee that is a person resident in Malta.

3. Accompanying Documents

A copy of the written instrument establishing/evidencing the trust in the case of an election under Article 27D(1)

of the Income Tax Act or an application for a determination in terms of Article 27D(2) of the Income Tax Act, together with such other documents specified in this form are to be attached.

4. Signatures

This return is to be signed by each of the trustees of the trust that are persons resident in Malta. In certain cases

as specified in this form, the trustee(s) may need to have particular authorisation(s) or licence(s).

5. Where to File

The completed return is to be submitted to: Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue,

Floriana

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Inland Revenue - Malta

Part 1 – Details of Trust

Inland Revenue - Malta

Name of Trust:

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Date of Establishment of Trust:

d

d

m

m

y

y

y

y

Inland Revenue - Malta

Date of Appointment of First Resident Trustee:

d

d

m

m

y

y

y

y

Inland Revenue - Malta

First Year of Assessment

y

y

y

y

Inland Revenue - Malta

Type of Trust:

Fixed Interest Trust 1

Discretionary Trust 1

Accumulation & Maintenance Trust 1

Protective Trust 1

Charitable Trust 1

Other (please specify) 1

For Official Use Only

Trust Income Tax No. Determination/Election Ref. No. Received:

Type of Trust:

Fixed Interest Trust 1

Discretionary Trust 1

Accumulation & Maintenance Trust 1

Protective Trust 1

Charitable Trust 1

Other (please specify) 1

For Official Use Only

Trust Income Tax No. Determination/Election Ref. No. Received:

For Official Use Only

Trust Income Tax No. Determination/Election Ref. No. Received:

Page 1.

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Part 2 – Contact Information

Name of Resident Trustee(s): Income Tax No:

Contact Details:

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

Telephone No.

Fax No.

Email

Part 3 – Details of Settlor(s) and Beneficiaries

(Optional except for cases where a valid election in terms of Article 27D(1) of the Income Tax Act or a determination in terms of Article 27D(2) of the Income Tax Act has been made)

Part 3a – Settlor(s)

Name: Income Tax No: (where applicable)

Part 3b – Beneficiaries

Name: Income Tax No: (where applicable)

Page 2

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Part 4 – Taxation Details

Note: Mark [a] as appropriate

‰ Election in terms of Article 27D(1) of the Income Tax Act

The undersigned trustee(s) that have been granted authorisation as trustee(s) under the provisions of Article

43(3) of the Trusts and Trustees Act are hereby irrevocably electing that the chargeable income attributable to the above named trust be computed as if such income was derived by a company ordinarily resident and domiciled in Malta in terms of Article 27D(1) of the Income Tax Act. The said trustee(s) also declare that the

income attributable to this trust shall comprise only income in the form of royalties, dividends, capital gains,

interest, rents or any other income from investments.

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‰ Application for Determination in terms of Article 27D(2) of the Income Tax Act

The undersigned trustees are hereby applying for a determination that the above named trust is of a temporary nature in terms of article 27D(2) of the Income Tax Act. The undersigned trustees are all in possession of a valid licence issued in terms of the Banking Act or the Financial Institutions Act, a copy of which is being attached herewith. A brief description of the purpose of establishment of this trust and of the transactions involved, together with an estimated duration of this trust are being given hereunder.

Purpose of Trust:

Transactions Involved:

Estimated Duration:

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‰ Taxation under Article 27D(3) of the Income Tax Act

The undersigned trustees declare that no election or application mentioned in the two previous paragraphs shall be made and that the provisions of paragraphs (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Article 27D(3) of the Income Tax Act shall apply to the above named trust.

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Part 5 – Supplementary Information

Please give any other details and information you consider necessary

Part 6 – Statement and Signature(s)

I (we) declare that:

• I am (We are) attaching herewith all documents required in connection with the registration of the above named trust; and

• I am (We are) aware of all the requirements under the Income Tax Acts in relation to the above named trust;

and

• I (we) have examined the contents of this return and to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Indicate Residency of

Trustee:

Date:

Page 4

B 136

(Regulation 3.)

SCHEDULE 2

Form

Trusts

02

Declaration by Trustee –Transfer of Beneficial Interest in a Trust

in terms of Article 5(19) of the Income Tax Act (Cap. 123)

1. Purpose

In pursuance of the provisions of the Income Tax Acts, a beneficiary that transfers a beneficial interest in a trust is

liable to pay tax on gains from such transfer at the rate specified in Article 56(6) of the Income Tax Act through the trustee of such trust. This form (Trusts 02) is required to be furnished by the trustee to the Commissioner of

Inland Revenue for this purpose.

2. Applicable Transfers

Transfers of beneficial interest in respect of which such a liability is triggered are transfers of beneficial interest in

any trust the property of which includes immovable property, securities and any other asset referred to in article

5(1)(a)(i) and 5(1)(a)(ii) of the Income Tax Act in terms of Article 5(19) of the Income Tax Act.

3. When to File

This return is to be completed and forwarded so as to reach the Department of Inland Revenue not later than the

14th day following the end of the month in which the trustee had collected the tax from the transferor of beneficial interest. The said transferor is to effect the relative payment of tax to the trustee not later than 45 days from the date on which the transfer instrument was executed.

4. Accompanying Documents

Together with this form, the trustee needs to attach an authenticated copy of the transfer instrument and a copy of

the last financial statements of the relevant trust.

5. Signatures

This return is to be signed by at least one trustee of the trust that is a person resident in Malta.

6. Where to File

The completed return (together with the payment of tax) is to be submitted to: Commissioner of Inland Revenue,

Department of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Part 1 – Details of Trust

Name of Trust:

Trust Income Tax Registration No.:

Part 2 – Details of Transfer of Beneficial Interest

d d m m y y y y

Date of Transfer of Beneficial Interest:

Consideration for the Transfer (MTL):

Tax due on the Consideration (MTL):

For Official Use Only

Received:

Page 1.

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Part 3 – Details of Trust Property

Taxable Trust

Property (e.g. Immovable, Shares, Bonds, Patent etc.)

Details of Property

(Address, location, investment company etc.)

Date of Settlement or Acquisition

Value/Cost at time of Settlement/ Acquisition MTL

Part 4 – Statement and Signature(s)

I (we) declare that:

• I (We) have been provided with an authenticated copy of an executed transfer instrument in connection with a transfer of beneficial interest in the above mentioned trust; and

• I am (We are) aware of all the requirements under the Income Tax Acts in relation to the above named trust pursuant to the transfer of such beneficial interest; and

• I (we) have examined the contents of this return and any other accompanying documents, and to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete; and

• I am (We are) herewith attaching payment of tax due on the transfer of beneficial interest.

Name:

Signature:

Indicate Residency of

Trustee:

Date:

Page 2

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SCHEDULE 3

(Regulation 4(1))

Form

Trusts

03

Income Tax Return and Self Assessment

with respect to the Income Attributable to a Trust

where a Determination in terms of Article 27D(2) of the Income Tax Act (Cap. 123) has been made

Mark [a] as appropriate:

First Tax Return 1

Final Tax Return 1

Other 1

1. Purpose

In pursuance of the provisions of the Income Tax Acts, the trustee of a trust in relation to which a determination in

terms of subarticle (2) of article 27D of the Income Tax Act has been made, is required to furnish the Commissioner of Inland Revenue with a true and correct declaration of the income attributable to such trust for a year of assessment, as well as a true and correct declaration of the property settled in such trust. Form Trusts 03 is to be used for the purpose of such declaration.

2. When to File Return

This return is to be completed and forwarded so as to reach the Department of Inland Revenue not later than the end of

June following the year in which the income attributable to the trust was derived.

3. Scope of Declaration

Income derived during the twelve months commencing on the 1st January of the year immediately preceding the year of assessment shown on this return is to be declared in this return together with a valuation of the property settled into such trust.

4. Accompanying Documents

Together with this return there needs to be attached (i) financial statements certified by a person in possession of

warrant granted under the Accountancy Profession Act; (ii) statements giving full details of income and property declared where not enough space is provided for in this return; (iii) any other statement which in the opinion of the trustee or the person in possession of the said warrant would give a complete and clear view of the tax situation of the trust.

5. Full Disclosure

All income attributable to the trust for the year in question is to be disclosed, whether it is derived in Malta or elsewhere

and whether received in Malta or not. All property settled into such trust is to be disclosed whether it is situated in

Malta or elsewhere. No part of this return is to be left blank. Where there is nothing to declare, the word “NONE”

should be entered.

6. Signatures

This return is to be signed by the person who is in possession of the above-mentioned warrant and who certifies the

financial statements accompanying this return and by at least one trustee of the trust that is a person resident in Malta.

7. Where to File

The completed return is to be submitted to: Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Floriana

For Official Use Only

Received:

Page 1.

B 139

Part 1 – Changes in Details concerning the Trust

Part 1a. - New Name of Trust:

Part 1b. - Persons no longer Resident Trustees: Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1c. - New Resident Trustees: Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1b. - Persons no longer Beneficiaries: Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1c. - New Beneficiaries: Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1d. - New Contact Details:

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

Telephone No. Fax No.

Email

Page 2.

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Part 2 – Declaration of Income Attributable to a Trust

Item Description Local Foreign TotalMTL MTL MTLIncome:

Interest Income 1

Dividends 2

Capital Gains 3

Rents 4

Income from Intellectual Property 5

Other Investment Income 6

Other Income 7

Chargeable Income Attributable

8

to a Trust (Add lines 1 through 7)Tax thereon 9Tax Paid during the Year 10Tax Due/Overpaid (subtract line 10 from 9) 11

Part 3 – Declaration of Values of Trust Property

(Values in accordance with financial statements)

Item Description

Local

Foreign

Total

MTL

MTL

MTL

Immovable Property

Shares

Bonds

Other financial instruments

Patents

Other Intellectual Property

Bank Deposits

Cash

Other Liquid Assets

Other Assets

Totals

Totals

Page 3

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Part 4 – Supplementary Information

Please give any other details and information you consider necessary

Part 5 – Statement(s) and Signature(s)

Person in possession of a warrant issued under the Accountancy Profession Act

I declare that:

• I am aware of all the relevant requirements under the Income Tax Acts in relation to Part 2 of this return; and

• I have examined the contents of Part 2 of this return, including any attachments to this return which are specifically connected thereto, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Designation:

Date:

Trustees in possession of a valid licence issued in terms of the Banking Act or the Financial Institutions Act

I (we) declare that:

• I am (We are) aware of all the relevant requirements under the Income Tax Acts in relation to the above named trust; and

• I (we) have examined the contents of this return, including any attachments thereto, and to the best of my (our)

knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Indicate Residency of

Trustee

Date:

Page 4

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SCHEDULE 4

(Regulation 6.)

Form

Trusts

04

Income Tax Return and Self Assessment

with respect to the Income Attributable to a Trust

in terms of Article 24A of the Income Tax Management Act (Cap. 372)

Mark [a] as appropriate:

First Tax Return 1

Final Tax Return 1

Other 1

1. Purpose

In pursuance of the provisions of the Income Tax Acts, the trustee of a trust is required to furnish the Commissioner of

Inland Revenue with a true and correct declaration of the income attributable to such trust for a year of assessment, as well as a true and correct declaration of those amounts allocated to the beneficiaries of such trust for the same year. Form Trusts 04 is to be used for the purpose of such declaration. This form, however, is not to be utilised in those cases where an election has been made so that the income attributable to the trust is to be computed in the same manner as income of a company ordinarily resident and domiciled in Malta, or where a determination in terms of the provisions of Article 27D(2) of the Income Tax Act has been made.

2. When to File Return

This return is to be completed and forwarded so as to reach the Department of Inland Revenue not later than the end of

June following the year in which the income attributable to the trust was derived.

3. Scope of Declaration

Income derived and allocations made during the twelve months commencing on the 1st January of the year immediately

preceding the year of assessment shown on this return are to be declared in this return.

4. Accompanying Documents

Together with this return the following documents, where applicable, are to be attached:

• Financial statements certified by a person in possession of warrant granted under the Accountancy Profession Act;

• Statements giving full details of income declared and deductions claimed;

• Statements showing details requested in this return where not enough space was provided therein;

• Documents supporting claims for tax credits;

• Any other statement which in the opinion of the trustee or the person in possession of the said warrant would give a complete and clear view of the tax situation of the trust.

5. Full Disclosure

All income attributable to the trust for the year in question is to be disclosed, whether it is derived in Malta or elsewhere

and whether received in Malta or not. No part of this return is to be left blank. Where there is nothing to declare, the word “NONE” should be entered.

6. Signatures

This return is to be signed by the person who is in possession of the above-mentioned warrant and who certifies the

financial statements accompanying this return and by at least one trustee of the trust that is a person resident in Malta.

7. Where to File

The completed return is to be submitted to: Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Floriana

For Official Use Only

Received:

Page 1.

B 143

Part 1 – Changes in Details concerning the Trust

Part 1a. - New Name of Trust:

Part 1b. - Persons no longer Resident Trustees: Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1c. - New Resident Trustees: Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1b. - Persons no longer Beneficiaries (optional): Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1c. - New Beneficiaries (optional): Income Tax No:

(where applicable)

Part 1d. - New Contact Details:

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

Telephone No. Fax No.

Email

Page 2.

B 144

Part 2 – Declaration of Income Attributable to a Trust

Item Description

Local

Foreign

Total

MTL

MTL

MTL

Interest Income

1

Dividends

2

Capital Gains

3

Rents

4

Income from Intellectual Property

5

Other Investment Income

6

Other Income

7

Chargeable Income Attributable to a

Trust (Add lines 1 through 7)

8

Chargeable Income Attributable to a

Trust (Add lines 1 through 7)

8

Exemptions: Specify Type of Income Exempted

Specify under which Legislation

9

10

Total Exemptions (Add lines 9 through 10)

11

Deductions: Income Attributable to a Trust Allocated to Beneficiaries -

Vested Rights for Income in the Year

12

Entitlement Bestowed during the Year

13

Amounts Distributed during the Year

14

Expenses in the production of Income

15

Trustee Fees

16

Professional Fees (including Audit and Accountancy fees)

17

Other Administrative Fees

18

Total Deductions (Add lines 12 through 18)

19

Chargeable Income Attributable to a Trust (Subtract lines 11 and 19 from 8)

20

Chargeable Income Attributable to a Trust (Subtract lines 11 and 19 from 8)

20

Tax thereon:

Rate of Tax

21

22

Total Tax (Add lines 21 through 22)

23

Tax Credits: Unilateral Relief

24

Tax at Source

25

Total Credits (Add lines 24 through 25)

26

Tax Payable (Subtract line 26 from line 23)

27

Tax Payable (Subtract line 26 from line 23)

27

Tax Paid During the Year

28

Tax Paid During the Year

28

Tax Due/Overpaid (Subtract line 28 from 27)

29

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B 145

Part 3 – Declaration of Amounts Allocated to Beneficiaries

(Amount allocated in terms of Article 27D(4) of the Income Tax Act)

Name of Beneficiary

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

I.T. No.

Type of Income:

Country of Source:

Date of Allocation

Amount Allocated

MTL

Tax Paid on behalf of

Beneficiary

MTL

Name of Beneficiary

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

I.T. No.

Type of Inc.:

Country of Source:

Date of Allocation

Amount Allocated

MTL

Tax Paid on behalf of

Beneficiary

MTL

Name of Beneficiary

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

I.T. No.

Type of Inc.:

Country of Source:

Date of Allocation

Amount Allocated

MTL

Tax Paid on behalf of

Beneficiary.

MTL

Name of Beneficiary

House No.

Street

Locality

Post Code

Country

I.T. No.

Type of Inc.:

Country of Source:

Date of Allocation

Amount Allocated

MTL

Tax Paid on behalf of

Beneficiary

MTL

Page 4.

B 146

Part 4 – Declaration of Values of Trust Property

(Values in accordance with financial statements)

Item Description

Local

Foreign

Total

MTL

MTL

MTL

Immovable Property

Shares

Bonds

Other financial instruments

Patents

Other Intellectual Property

Bank Deposits

Cash

Other Liquid Assets

Other Assets

Total

Total

Part 5 – Declaration of Income from Trust Property

Description of Trust Property

Location

Mark [a] as appropriate

Income from Trust

Property

MTL

Local

Foreign

Total Income from Trust Property

Total Income from Trust Property

Page 5

B 147

Part 6 – Supplementary Information

Please give any other details and information you consider necessary

Part 7 – Statement(s) and Signature(s)

Person in possession of a warrant issued under the Accountancy Profession Act

I declare that:

• I am aware of all the relevant requirements under the Income Tax Acts in relation to Part 2 of this return; and

• I have examined the contents of Part 2 of this return, including any attachments to this return which are specifically connected thereto, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Designation

Date:

Trustees

I (we) declare that:

• I am (We are) aware of all the relevant requirements under the Income Tax Acts in relation to the above named trust; and

• I (we) have examined the contents of this return, including any attachments thereto, and to the best of my (our)

knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Indicate Residency of

Trustee

Date:

Page 6

B 148

(Regulation 7.)

SCHEDULE 5

Form

Trusts

05 Declaration by Settlor –

in terms of Article 24B of the Income Tax Management Act (Cap. 372)

1. Purpose

In pursuance of the provisions of the Income Tax Acts, a settlor that is a person resident in Malta that settles

property in a trust, the trustees of which are all persons not resident in Malta, needs to inform the Commissioner of such settlement. This form (Trusts 05) is to be used for this purpose.

2. Applicable Settlements

This form is to be used where a person or persons resident in Malta settle property in a trust, the trustees of which

are all persons not resident in Malta.

3. When to File

This return is to be completed and forwarded so as to reach the Department of Inland Revenue not later than 30

days from the date of the relevant settlement of property in trust.

4. Accompanying Documents

Together with this form, the settlor needs to attach an authenticated copy of the relevant trust instrument or any

other document evidencing the existence of the relevant trust.

5. Signatures

This return is to be signed by the settlor of the relevant trust.

6. Where to File

The completed return is to be submitted to: Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue,

Floriana

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Part 1 – Details of Settlor and Trust

Name

House No.

Street

Locality Post Code:

Country

Settlor’s Income Tax Registration No.:

Name of Trust:

Date of Establishment of Trust:

d d m m y y y y

Jurisdiction under the Law of which the Trust was Established:

For Official Use Only

Received:

Page 1.

B 149

Part 2 – Details of Property Settled in Trust

Type of Property (Immovable, Shares, Bonds, Patent etc.)

Details of Property

(Address, location, investment company etc.)

Value at time of Settlement or

Acquisition

MTL

Part 3 – Statement and Signature(s)

I (we) declare that:

• There has been a settlement of property in a trust, the trustees of which are all persons not resident in

Malta; and

• I (we) have examined the contents of this return and any other accompanying documents, and to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Date:

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(Regulation 8.)

SCHEDULE 6

Form

Trusts

06

Declaration of Intention of

Transfer of Assets involving a Trust –

for the purposes of Article 43(2) of the Income Tax Management Act (Cap. 372)

Declaration of Intention of

Transfer of Assets involving a Trust –

for the purposes of Article 43(2) of the Income Tax Management Act (Cap. 372)

Inland Revenue - Malta

1. Purpose

Certain transfers of assets involving trusts may not attract income tax. In such cases, a person intending to make

such a transfer may submit a declaration in duplicate to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. Where a notary has evidence that such a declaration has been received by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, it shall constitute

sufficient evidence for the non-payment of provisional tax for the purposes of Article 43(2) of the Income Tax

Management Act. This form (Trusts 06) is to be used for this purpose of such declaration.

2. Applicable Transfers

This form is to be used in the case of a settlement, distribution or reversion where under the relevant provisions of

subarticles 5(18), (21), (22) and (24) of the Income Tax Act no tax is payable.

3. When to File

This return is to be completed and forwarded so as to reach the Department of Inland Revenue not later than 7

days prior to the date of the relevant transfer of assets.

4. Accompanying Documents

Together with this return there needs to be attached (i) statements giving details of persons transferring the assets

and of details relating to the assets being transferred where not enough space is provided for in this return; (ii) any other statement or document which in the opinion of the persons signing this form would support the declaration

made in Part 3.

5. Signatures

This return is to be signed by all the persons intending to effect the relevant transfer of assets and must be signed

by a person that is either the authorised trustee of the relevant trust, an advocate or a notary.

6. Where to File

The completed return is to be submitted to: Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue,

Floriana

Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Floriana

Inland Revenue - Malta

Part 1 – Details of Person(s) intending to transfer assets

Inland Revenue - Malta

Name(s) of Person(s) intending to transfer assets: Income Tax No.:

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Inland Revenue - Malta

Name of Trust (where applicable):

Trust Income Tax No. (where applicable):

For Official Use Only

Received:

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Part 2 – Details of Property to be transferred

Type of Property (Immovable, Shares, Bonds, Patent etc.)

Details of Property

(Address, location, investment company etc.)

Value/Cost at time of Settlement/Acquisition MTL

Part 3 – Statement and Signature(s)

I (we) declare that:

• The person(s) referred to in Part 1 of this form intend(s) to transfer assets, which transfer constitutes a settlement/distribution/reversion of property;

• No tax is payable in connection with the said transfer in accordance with the provisions of:

.............................................................................................................................................................; and

• I (we) have examined the contents of this return and to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete.

Name:

Signature:

Designation:

Date:

Trustee/Advocate/Notary

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SCHEDULE 7

(Regulation 9.)

Information to be included in the certificate issued by the trustee to the beneficiary of a trust upon an allocation:

1) Amounts over which the beneficiary has vested right.

2) Amounts over which an entitlement has been bestowed to the beneficiary.

3) Amounts distributed to the beneficiary. For each of the above, the trustee is to specify:

1. Date of allocation

2. Date of distribution (where applicable)

3. The type of income

4. The country of source

5. The gross amount

6. Any foreign tax suffered on such amounts

7. The net amount.

8. Declaration by trustee, where applicable, that tax has been paid in terms of subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (b) of subarticle (4) or article 27D of the Income Tax Act.

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