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Join us for a Q&A session with the MTCA on VAT reporting & compliance
When
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Time
09:30 - 11:30
Venue
Online
Speakers
Nico Sciberras
Matthew Zampa
Andrew Buhagiar
Larken Lee Apap
Matthew Zampa
Andrew Buhagiar
Larken Lee Apap
Q&A with the MTCA: VAT reporting & compliance
The MIT is hosting a seminar which is focused on discussing the insights, issues and obstacles encountered by tax professionals around compliance and reporting processes in the context of VAT.
Representatives from the MIT’s Indirect Tax Committee will be discussing these practical insights and issues with representatives from the Malta Tax & Customs Administration.
Join us on 30 July 2025 for:
➡️ insights into best/required practices
➡️ a discussion on issues and obstacles encountered in practice
➡️ insights into expected developments
Any questions?
Whilst there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience during the session, we invite attendees to submit any questions on VAT Compliance and Reporting in advance so that they can be considered by the session moderator when preparing for the event. The deadline for sending questions is 22 July 2025.
Members are entitled to 2 Complimentary CPE Events.
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2 CPE Core Hours
Nico Sciberras
Nico Sciberras is a Chief Tax Officer within the Malta Tax and Customs Administration heading the VAT Legal, Technical, Policy and International Relations Section. He heads an experienced team dealing with legal, technical, and policy related issues in the world of VAT both at a domestic and international level. Apart from his work at a domestic level (ranging from the drafting, interpretation and implementation of VAT law, to directing taxpayers and tax practitioners on technical/legal queries and the training of the staff, among many other things), he also forms part of Malta’s representation in various important international fora. He is Malta’s head of delegation for the EU VAT Committee, lead delegate for EU Council meetings under the Working Party for Tax Questions (WPTQ) for indirect taxes, lead delegate for the Group for the Future of VAT, participate in EU Fiscalis events, and also selected delegate for the TADEUS group.
Prior to working for the MTCA, Nico formed part of a big four firm wherein he performed the role of an Advisor in the Tax Department. His main areas of expertise were VAT, international taxation and corporate tax compliance. During his time at the firm, Nico was involved in managing various high profile projects as well as numerous interesting tax advisory engagements involving aspects of both direct and indirect taxation.
Matthew Zampa
Matthew Zampa is a certified public accountant specialised in VAT. He has been specializing in VAT since 2008 and has been involved in complex VAT assignments both within and outside of Malta. Matthew, a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants is also a part-time lecturer with the Malta Institute of Taxation.
Matthew Zampa is also the first Maltese to successfully complete the Expert in EU VAT degree, a degree administered and awarded by the VAT Forum, an international partnership of indirect tax specialists, founded in 1999. He is also a joint author of the European VAT Handbook, a manual providing essential information about VAT in Europe.
Andrew Buhagiar
Andrew Buhagiar, Director – Taxpayer Services, has been working at the Malta Tax and Customs Administration for over 20 years.
Larken Lee Apap
Larken Apap is a Senior Analyst within the Malta Tax and Customs Administration, currently forming part of the VAT Legal, Technical, Policy and International Relations Section. He is actively involved in a wide range of functions including the interpretation, application, and implementation of VAT legislation, addressing complex technical queries, and contributing to the development of domestic VAT policy.
As part of his role, Larken also supports Malta’s participation in EU-level discussions and technical working groups, contributing to the formulation of positions on VAT matters within international fora. His work includes the drafting of technical guidance, training of staff, and advising on cross-border VAT issues in line with EU legislative developments.
Before joining the public sector, Larken held various roles within the private sector, progressing from accounts and compliance-focused positions to senior advisory roles. Larken holds a Master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Malta, as well as the MIT Course on Taxation.