The European Commission has published the work programme for VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, covering implementation activities tentatively planned for 2026 in connection with the implementation of VIDA. The VIDA Package Formally adopted in March 2025, the VIDA Package will be phased in gradually from...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) jointly hosted an information session for stakeholders on the new legislative framework for VAT and gaming taxes for the gambling and betting sector on 27 April 2026. During the session representatives from...
At the 5 May meeting of the ECOFIN Council, Member States agreed their position on a proposed amendment strengthening cooperation and VAT data sharing between national tax authorities, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), and the Eurofisc network of anti-fraud...
The MTCA has published updated guidance on the definition of 'electronically supplied services' for the purposes of the VAT Act. This updated guidance comes into effect on 1 October 2026....
Further to the introduction of a VAT zero rate for passenger transport services by public lift (see MIT News 29 March 2026), the MTCA has issued a guideline confirming that the Commissioner recognises as a public lift the ‘Barrakka Lift’ (connecting Lascaris Wharf to the...
LN 84 of 2026 has introduced a revision to the wording of item 9 of Part 2 to the Fufth Schedule to the VAT Act. The provision, which currently exempts: "Government lotto and lotteries, the supply of agency services related thereto, and such other supplies related...
An amendment to the Fifth Schedule Part 1 of the VAT Act has extended the exemption with right of deduction to "scheduled passenger transport services by means of public lift recognised as such by the Commissioner". LN 75 of 2026 also introduces a provision defining...
The Budget Measures Implementation Act was published by Act III of 2026. The Act amends the following: Civil Code Cap. 16 Customs Ordinance Cap. 378 - Income Tax Act. Cap. 123 1 Social Security Act Cap. 318 Motor Vehicles Registration and Licensing Act Cap. 368 Income Tax Management Act Cap. 372 Excise Duty...
The MTCA has published explanatory notes on the VAT treatment of the fee paid to the taxi operator when a booking is made via a platform. The Notes confirm that the taxi operator must account for VAT on the full price of the service paid...
