The next MIT VAT Practitioners’ Forum will be held on

26 February 2025

09.00 – 13.00

@ The Xara Lodge, Rabat

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The theme of this year’s forum is

VAT & iGaming & Betting

This year’s forum will have an industry focus. Our panelists will discuss the key VAT considerations which have been and remain relevant to the iGaming sector, the legislative changes which have impacted it, the interpretation of the rules in practice, and the obstacles and pitfalls encountered.

The MIT VAT Practitioners’ Forum 2025 will be an opportunity for industry practitioners and VAT professionals to come together to examine the practical aspects of VAT in the iGaming sector, identify common issues and concerns and share insights.

Join the MIT’s Indirect Tax Technical Committee, as well as guest panellists, including from  the Malta Tax & Customs Administration, for an interactive and informative half-day on VAT!

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What’s on the agenda?

Interpreting the VAT Exemption

Understanding the guidelines

Categorising offerings – taxable or exempt?

The new place of supply rule for virtual events

Input tax deductions, including in a VAT Group context

Attribution of inputs and the relevance of the CJEU Blackrock decision

Reporting issues encountered in practice

….and more

 

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MEET THE PANELLISTS

Chris Borg

Chairperson, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Leader Indirect Tax, Deloitte Malta

Dr Sarah Cassar Torregiani

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Chief Technical Officer, Malta Institute of Taxation

Louise Grima

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Director, KPMG Malta

Saviour Bezzina

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Senior Manager, EY Malta

Nico Sciberras

Chief Tax Officer

Malta Tax & Customs Administration

Matthew Zampa

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Partner, Zampa Partners

Mark Abela

Senior Manager, PwC

Brandon Gatt

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Partner, Zampa Partners

Joselyn Teuma

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Senior Associate, WH Partners

Vanessa Micallef

Member, MIT Indirect Tax Committee;

Senior Manager, Deloitte

Watch this space!

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FORUM REPORT

A report on the matters discussed during the MIT VAT Practitioners’ Forum 2025 will be circulated to all delegates.

Our event rapporteur

Samantha Agius

Member – MIT Indirect Tax Committee,

CFO – Juel Group

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THE MIT VAT PRACTITIONERS’ FORUM

The MIT VAT Practitioners’ Forum is an annual event which brings together professionals who work in the field of VAT to discuss select topical VAT issues from a technical and practical perspective. It is an opportunity for dialogue amongst practitioners as well as with representatives of the Malta Tax and Customs Administration.

The first MIT VAT Practitioners’ Forum was held in March 2023. Click on the link below for insights into past editions of this event.

The Malta Institute of Taxation relies on the support of sponsors to enable it to deliver events such as the VAT Practitioners’ Forum. If you are interested in becoming an event Corporate Sponsor, contact educ@maintax.org for details.