Malta vs Georgia: EU Residency vs Territorial Tax Base
Malta offers EU membership and a corporate tax refund system; Georgia offers a fast residency process, a Virtual Zone 0% corporate tax for IT companies, and a very low cost of living. The right choice depends heavily on whether EU access or tax simplicity is the priority.
Side-by-side comparison
Our verdict
Malta
Best for those who need EU residency, a credible EU company, or English as an official working language.
Georgia
Best for IT freelancers and software companies wanting the simplest path to 0% corporate tax on foreign-source income with fast residency.
Frequently asked questions
Is Georgia in the EU?
No. Georgia is not an EU member state. It has EU candidate status aspirations but is not part of the EU or Schengen zone. EU citizens and non-EU nationals can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days.
Which is better for a software company -- Malta or Georgia?
Georgia's Virtual Zone offers 0% corporate tax on foreign-source IT income with minimal bureaucracy, making it the simpler and cheaper option for pure IT businesses. Malta's structure is more complex but provides EU legitimacy and banking access that may matter for certain clients or investors.
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