The proposed reform to the EU Customs Union (See MIT News) includes proposed amendments to the VAT Directive, specifically to the Import One Stop Shop (IOSS):   extending the application of the deemed supplier rule (currently limited to distance sales of imported goods not exceeding...

The Commission has put forward proposals for a comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union, which is being hailed as the most ambitious proposed reform since its establishment in 1968. The proposed measures are intended to simplify customs processes for business, cutting down on cumbersome...

The Malta Tax and Customs Administration has launched the ‘Delivering Transformation Strategic Plan 2023-2025′. “A decision has now been taken to revitalise the integration strategy and process, working to achieve a ‘modern and adaptive’ Tax and Customs Administration for Malta that is truly aligned with the...

The Office of the CfR has issued guidance on the implementation of the increase in the administrative penalty, introduced with the Budget Measures Implementation Act (See MIT News 10 April 2023), imposed upon the late filing of recapitulative statements required to be made in terms...

The Office of the CfR has issued an updated RA 6 – click here.

The Malta Institute of Taxation will be holding its Annual General Meeting online on Friday 16th June 2023 at 4.00pm.   MIT Members are invited to submit any motion/s which they wish to bring before the AGM by no later than close of business on Friday 26th...

LN 99 of 2023 has revised Rule 12 of the Assignments of Rights Acquired under a Promise of Sale Agreement Rules (SL 123.198), deleting the reference to 31 December 2022, thereby extending the application of the 15% tax rate where the consideration does not exceed...

The Office of the CfR has issued a guidance note clarifying the application of the principle that a trader may claim a deduction of the costs of stock in trade at the time that the cost is incurred on condition that the good are eventually...

The Office of the CfR has published an overview of the recent changes introduced with the following legal notices: LN 40/2023 Group Deductions (Income Tax) (Amendment) Rules, 2023 LN 48/2023 Pensions (Tax Exemption) (Amendment) Rules, 2023 LN 49/2023 Tax Rebate (Pensioners) (Amendment) Rules, 2023 LN...