MTCA guidelines on IFRS 17

The MTCA has announced the release of new Guidelines on IFRS 17. Click here to view. The guidelines are issued in terms of Article 96(2) of the Income Tax Act (Chapter 123 of the Laws of Malta) and are to be read in conjunction with Legal...

Amendment to the Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters Regulations

LN 18 of 2025 has revised the Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters Regulations (S.L. 123.127), transposing certain provisions of Directive 2021/514 (which extended EU transparency rules to digital platforms and imposed reporting obligations on Platform Operators) with effect from 20 January 2023. The...

Tax exemption rules for pensions revised

The Pensions (Tax Exemption) Rules have been updated by LN 356 of 2024. The revised rules, which update the exemption thresholds for pensions income, enter into effect as of 1 January 2025....

Taxation of insurance undertakings adopting IFRS 17

The Taxation of Business of Insurance following the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standard 17 Insurance Contracts Rules, 2024 have been published by LN 334 of 2024. The rules apply to any person that derives gains or profits wholly or in part from the business...

Tax Credit for study costs extended (Get Qualified Scheme)

The Deductions and TaxCredits (Relevant Qualifications for Industry) Rules (SL 123.107) have been revised by LN 323 of 2004, extending the Get Qualified Scheme up until 31 December 2025. Under the Get Qualified Scheme Students following courses approved by the Malta Enterprise can apply for tax...

MTCA Notice to Tax Representatives

The MTCA has issued a Notice to Tax Representatives who downloaded the supplementary tax return document Version1.1 from the MTCA website on November 27th or 28th, 2024, that is no longer available. View here....