Malta
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Calculate VAT for transactions in Malta easily. Current standard rate is 18.00%.

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Adding 18.00% VAT

Gross = Net × 1.18

Example: €100 net → €118.00 gross

Removing 18.00% VAT

Net = Gross ÷ 1.18

Example: €100 gross → €84.75 net

Current VAT Rates

VAT Rates - Malta

Standard Rate: 18.00%
Reduced Rate: 6%

Key Information

Country Code

Currency

€

Standard Rate

18.00%

VAT Number Format

mtXXXXXXXXX

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Malta VAT Guide

VAT Registration & Compliance

Businesses operating in Malta must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Malta may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 18.00% applies to most goods and services.

Rate Structure

Malta applies different VAT rates depending on the product or service:

Standard Rate (18.00%) — applies to most goods and services
Reduced Rate (6%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18.00%. This is applied to most goods and services. Reduced rates may apply to certain categories. Reduced Rate (6%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals

Multiply the net price by 1.18. For example, €100 × 1.18 = €118.00 including 18.00% VAT.

Divide the gross price by 1.18. For example, €118.00 ÷ 1.18 = €100.00 net price.

VAT numbers in Malta start with the country code mt followed by digits. The format is mtXXXXXXXXX.

If your business exceeds the national VAT registration threshold in Malta, you must register. Foreign companies selling to consumers may also need to register under the EU's One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme.

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