Malawi Enacts 2026–27 Budget with Tax Reforms and Higher VAT Threshold

Malawi has passed its 2026–27 Budget law, with major tax changes effective 15 April 2026.
The VAT registration threshold has been doubled from MWK 25 million to MWK 50 million.
This change is intended to reduce the tax burden on small businesses.

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