- New VAT guidelines for gambling and betting in Malta take effect from 1 October 2026.
- VAT exemption will only apply to narrowly defined activities, mostly irrelevant to international online operators.
- Most gambling and betting supplies, including sports betting and live casino, will become taxable for Malta VAT purposes.
- Online sports betting and virtual activities are reclassified as electronically supplied services.
- Operators must review and adjust their VAT positions, pricing, accounting, and group structures before the new rules take effect.
Source: deloitte.com
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