Vanessa Micallef is a Senior Manager within Deloitte Malta’s Tax team and has been with the firm since 2006, following her graduation with Honours in Accountancy from the University of Malta. In 2008, she further advanced her professional qualifications by obtaining a Diploma in Taxation from the Malta Institute of Taxation.

Throughout her career, Vanessa has played a key role in advising both local and multinational groups, contributing her expertise to a diverse range of direct and indirect tax projects. Since 2011, she has specialised in VAT, focusing on delivering strategic indirect tax advice and assisting clients with VAT compliance for entities operating in Malta. Vanessa is also actively involved in due diligence and M&A transactions, where she manages the indirect tax component of engagements, helping clients to  navigate through the complex regulatory environments.

Her experience spans key industries such as financial services, real estate, and gambling and betting. Vanessa is a member of the Indirect Tax Committee within the Malta Institute of Taxation and regularly delivers specialised VAT training for professionals and educational institutions. Most recently, Vanessa was appointed as an alternate member of the EU Commission VAT Expert Group.