- Malta’s VAT gap in 2023 was 24.2%, over twice the EU average of 9.5%, indicating major revenue and compliance issues.
- Corporate tax compliance is low, with only 63% of returns filed for 2023 and 57% for 2024; on-time filings are just 44%.
- The Malta Tax and Customs Administration plans to accelerate Digital Real-Time Reporting (DRR) and e-invoicing to improve compliance and transparency.
- These digital initiatives aim to simplify compliance, reduce errors, and prepare for the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) mandate by 2030.
- The reforms are part of a broader strategy to shift Malta’s tax system toward proactive and transparent governance.
Source: timesofmalta.com
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