Taxes

Malta — Tax: Vat

Malta's Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods and services. The standard VAT rate is 18%, and a reduced rate of 5% may apply to certain goods and services.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceVAT RatesLast reviewed: 2026-09-17

Key facts

  • Malta has adopted the EU VAT system
  • The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%

Steps

  1. Registering for VAT — Uncertain about the specific steps and requirements for registering for VAT in Malta. It is likely that businesses need to register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds a certain threshold (specific details uncertain).

Required documents

  • Uncertain about the specific documents required for VAT registration in Malta

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the standard VAT rate applies to all goods and services

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