- Companies establishing activities in Malta, whether EU or non-EU, may need to register for VAT and can appoint a fiscal representative or tax advisor to ensure compliance with VAT, Intrastat, and ESL returns.
- Malta’s VAT system, introduced in 1999, features a standard rate of 18%, reduced rates of 7% and 5%, and a distance selling threshold of €10,000 for intra-Community sales since July 2021, with reporting frequencies including monthly Intrastat returns and quarterly VAT returns.
- Penalties for VAT non-compliance in Malta include fines for late filings and undeclared VAT, as well as interest on overdue amounts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strict VAT compliance to avoid financial repercussions.
Source Easytax
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