The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and the Protocol between the Republic of India and Malta for the avoidance of double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income is in force since 8th February, 1995. Both India and Malta have renegotiated the Agreement to bring in line with international standards, change in domestic laws and changed economic scenario.

On 08^th April, 2013, India and Malta had signed the new DTAA at Valetta, Malta. The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) was signed by the Smt. Preneet Kaur, Minister of State for External Affairs of India and Dr. George Vella, Foreign Minister of Malta. Once the DTAA enters into force, it will stimulate the flow of capital, technology and personnel between both the countries and will further strengthen the economic relationship. It also provides tax stability and reduces any obstacles in providing mutual cooperation between India and Malta.

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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement renegotiated to align with international standards and promote cross-border investment and cooperation. India and Malta signed a revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and Protocol replacing the 1995 arrangement to update provisions for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion, align bilateral tax rules with international standards and domestic law changes, and to provide tax stability that facilitates cross border flows of capital, technology and personnel while strengthening mutual cooperation on tax matters.