New eco-contribution rates
The MTCA has announced that, effective 1 July 2026, the eco-contribution rate of €0.50 per night will be increased to €1.50 per night, capped at €22.50 per stay....
9 February 2026
Customs: update regarding the Transit NCTS system
The MTCA has published an update regarding the introduction and integration of Non-Customs certificates with the Transit NCTS P6 via the EU CERTEX. source: mtca.gov.mt...
4 February 2026
EU introduces customs duties on low-value e-commerce packages
As of July 2026, €3 customs duty per item will be levied on e-commerce parcels valued below €150 imported into the EU. This temporary measure, which will apply until the setting up of the EU Customs Data Hub in 2028, customs duty, will effect parcels sent directly to consumers from...
2 January 2026
Amendment to the Exemption of Duty in terms of article 23 order
LN 305 of 2025 has revised the Exemption of Duty in terms of article 23 Order....
28 December 2025
Reduced Rate of Duty on Transfers Causa Mortis of a Dwelling House
The Reduced Rate of Duty on Transfers Causa Mortis of a Dwelling House Rules, 2025 were published by LN 306 of 2025. The rules apply a reduced rate of duty on transfers causa mortis of dwelling houses taking place on or after the 28 October...
28 December 2025
Single Point of Submission for Form T, Form H and MSR Form F via BAROS
The Malta Business Registry (MBR), in collaboration with the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA), have announced that as from 1st December 2025, a single point of online submission will be introduced for the following forms through the BAROS platform: Form T – Transfer of...
28 November 2025
€150 customs duty exemption threshold to be removed as of 2026
Under current rules, parcels of a value of under €150 that are sent from a third country to a consumer in the EU are exempted from customs duties in the Member State of arrival. Member States have reached political agreement to remove the exemption and have...
20 November 2025
EU Commission publishes latest version of CN codes
The European Commission has published the latest version of the Combined Nomenclature (CN). The Combined Nomenclature is a tool for classifying goods, which classification determines which rate of customs duty applies upon importation and how the goods are treated for statistical purposes. This version of...
3 November 2025
Budget Measures 2026 Implementation Bill
Further to the Budget for 2026 announced on 27 October 2025, the Budget Measures Implementation Bill has been published. The Bill 155 proposes amendments to: Part II Amendment to the Customs Ordinance. Cap. 37. Part III Amendments to the Income Tax Act. Cap. 123. Part...
28 October 2025