- Effective 25 January 2026, Malta clarified VAT rules for taxi operators using online ride-hailing platforms.
- Taxi operators must charge VAT on the full fare, regardless of platform involvement.
- Platform commissions may require self-charged VAT, depending on the operator’s VAT registration status.
- Guidelines detail implications for operators under Article 10, Article 11 (exempt SME), and Article 12.
- The notes address VAT recovery on vehicle expenses, VAT on taxi transfers, private use adjustments, and obligations when cancelling Article 10 registration.
Source: taxand.com
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