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The MIT Weekly ~ 23 September 2026


	The MIT Weekly Tax News & Updates

New rule extending 1.5% duty to certain business transfers causa mortis

LN 250 of 2026 has revised the Duty on Donations of Marketable Securities and Immovable Property Used for Business (Exemption) Order (SL 364.15), extending the reduced rate of duty to transfers...

EU Commission Consultation on VAT & the circular economy

The European Commission has launched a consultation on how VAT rules can be adapted to better support circular business models. The focus is on three key areas...

Protocol amending Malta-Romania Treaty

The Protocol amending the Double Taxation Agreement between the Malta and Romania for the avoidance published...

IFSP Course on Risk Management

On 1 October 2026, the IFSP will kick off a course designed for risk and/or compliance officers working within...

Award in Taxation (MQF 6)

The MIT's flagship tax course - the Award in Taxation - is an intensive course which covers all aspects of local and international taxation, which has been designed for students from tax, legal and accounting backgrounds who wish to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of Malta’s system of taxation. Successful completion of the Course (and the assessment) leads to the granting of an Award in Taxation (16 ECTS).

Course Content:
✔ Fundamentals of Maltese Income Tax Law
✔ Advanced Maltese Income Tax Law and Stamp Duty
✔ International Tax Law
✔ EU Acquis Impact on Maltese Tax Law
✔ VAT

➡️ MQF Level 6 Certification
➡️ 16 ECTS Credits
➡️ 5 comprehensive modules covering domestic (incl. VAT), EU & international tax
➡️ Participates in the Get Qualified Scheme

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Award in Tax Compliance (MQF 5)

The Award in Tax Compliance is ideal for persons pursuing a career in tax, with its focus on the practical aspects of tax compliance and reporting, giving students hands-on experience with the application of tax legislation in practice.

Course Content:
✔ Taxation of Companies
✔ Capital Gains & Duty
✔ Fiscal Consolidation
✔ Practical sessions covering the completion of tax returns and other documentation

➡️ 25 lectures (from November 2026 to June 2027)
➡️ 100% in-class at the premises of Learning Works, 50, Triq ix-Xorrox, B’Kara.
➡️ MQF Level 5 accreditation (9 ECTS) upon successful completion of the course and assessment

The Course participates in the Get Qualified Scheme and in the Investing in Skills Scheme

Book the full course by 9 October 2026 and enjoy a 10% discount!