MIT Council 2025/2026
The MIT held its Annual General Meeting online on 17 June 2025.
The AGM was opened by the President of the MIT, Dr Conrad Cassar Torregiani, who reminded members that 2025 is a milestone year for the Malta Institute of Taxation as it celebrates 30 years since its establishment in March 1995, reflecting on the foresight of the founders of the Institute who saw fit to bring together a group of tax professionals to promote continuing education in tax matters, and to contribute to tax policy and tax legislation by encouraging ongoing dialogue between tax professionals, policymakers and the tax administration.
The opening address was followed by reports on the 2024-2025 activities of the Institute, specifically the work of the Direct Tax Committee, the Indirect Tax Committee, the Tax Technology Committee and the Professional Affairs Committee, including the technical initiatives and publications, the educational initiatives and developments from an administrative perspective . The Treasurer of the Institute, Mr Christian Vella, presented an overview of the Institute’s Financial Report.
The Council of the MIT welcomes new Council Member, Matthew Zampa, who replaces outgoing member, Sarah Casolani, who the Institute thanks for her contribution to the work of the Council, in particular the Finance Committee of the Institute.
MIT Council 2025/2026
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President – Conrad Cassar Torregiani
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Vice-President – Geraldine Schembri (reconfirmed)
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Treasurer – Christian Vella (reconfirmed)
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Vice-Treasurer – Louise Grima (new appointment)
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Secretary General – Robert Taylor East (replacing Rachel Zarb Cousin who takes on the post of Education Committee chairperson)
MIT Committees
Direct tax committee
This committee will be once again split into sub-committees, this term adding a new sub-committee addressing Transfer Pricing.
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- International Tax – Christopher Bergedahl (reconfirmed)
- Domestic & Compliance – Daniel Caruana (reconfirmed)
- Personal Tax – Edward Attard (reconfirmed)
- Transfer Pricing – Trudy Muscat (new appointment)
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Indirect Tax committee
Following the expiration of the term of longstanding chairperson of the Indirect Tax Committee, Chris Borg, Council appointed new Council member, Matthew Zampa, to the post. MIT Council thanks Chris Borg for his contribution to the Committee since its inception, and to the work of the Institute over the years.
Tax Technology Committee
Chairperson: Ramona Azzopardi (reappointment)
Professional Affairs Committee
Robert Taylor East takes on the role of chairperson of this committee, replacing Edward Attard following the expiration of his term.
Education Committee
Rachel Zarb Cousin was appointed chairperson of the Education Committee, taking over from Trudy Muscat.