Malta ratifies amending protocol to income tax treaty with San Marino
Malta has ratified the amending protocol to San Marino Income Tax Treaty 2005 as amended by the 2009 protocol through Legal Notice 98 of 2026 on 17 April 2026. The protocol was signed on 1 April 2024. The agreement seeks to prevent double
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Malta issues legal notice on Romania tax treaty amendment
Malta has issued Legal Notice No. 97 of 2026 in the Official Gazette, setting out the double taxation relief on taxes on Income with Romania (Amendment) Order 2026 on 17 April 2026. The protocol, signed on 4 July 2024, is the first amendment to
See MoreMalta issues guidance on VAT exemption scope for gambling sector
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration has issued guidelines on 6 April 2026 setting out updates to the VAT and gaming tax frameworks for the gaming sector, with changes entering into force on 1 October 2026. The measures include a clarified scope
See MoreMalta implements new gaming tax rules, introduces studio broadcasting levy
Malta has issued the Gaming Tax (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice 84 of 2026), published in the Government Gazette No. 21,615 on 1 April 2026. The rules simplify the previous system by merging the gaming tax and gaming device levy into
See MoreMalta to implement VAT, gaming tax reforms
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) have informed stakeholders within the gaming sector of forthcoming enhancements to the Value Added Tax (VAT) and gaming tax frameworks under Maltese law, effective
See MoreMalta clarifies election for final income tax without imputation
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration announced on 27 March 2026 that taxpayers opting for a final income tax without imputation must make the election through their income tax return. The authority confirmed that once exercised, the election
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Austria: Council of Ministers approves amending protocol negotiations with Malta
Austria’s Council of Ministers approved, on 11 March 2026, the start of negotiations for an amending protocol to the 1978 income and capital tax treaty with Malta. The new protocol is being negotiated to fix a tax issue for aviation staff and
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Malta enacts 2026 budget measures introducing R&D tax breaks, tighter rules on VAT and excise dutiesÂ
Malta has gazetted the Budget Measures Implementation Act 2026 (Act No. III of 2026) on 10 March 2026. introduces a comprehensive series of adjustments to Malta’s fiscal landscape. These changes, largely retroactive to 01 January 2026, touch upon
See MoreMalta: MTCA updates Pillar Two guidance following constituent entity filing exemption
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has issued Version 1.1 of its Guidance Note on the European Union Global Minimum Level of Taxation for Multinational Enterprise Groups and Large-Scale Domestic Groups Regulations, following amendments
See MoreMalta updates exchange of financial account information (DAC 2) guidance, issues CRS/FATCA self-compliance questionnaire
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration has issued revised guidance on the automatic exchange of financial account information (DAC 2) and introduced a new Self-Compliance Questionnaire (SCQ) for CRS and FATCA compliance. Update of the guidance
See MoreMalta exempts certain entities from Pillar Two filing requirements
Malta’s government has issued amendments to the European Union Global Minimum Level of Taxation for Multinational Enterprise Groups and Large-Scale Domestic Groups, Subsidiary Legislation 123.212, under Legal Notice 48 of 2026, published on 20
See MoreMalta introduces excise duty on nicotine pouches from April 2026
Malta’s government issued Legal Notice 38 of 2026 on 6 February 2026, amending the Excise Duty Act, Chapter 382 of the laws of Malta, to introduce excise duty on nicotine pouches from 1 April 2026. The changes are implemented through the Excise
See MoreMalta: Tax and Customs Administration clarifies VAT for taxi operators using ride-hailing platforms
The Malta Tax and Customs Administration has issued an explanatory note on 26 January 2026, outlining the Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations for taxi operators using online ride-hailing platforms. The explanatory note clarifies VAT treatment for
See MoreMalta updates tax regime for highly skilled expatriates
Malta has issued Legal Notice 20 of 2026, introducing the Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules, 2026, which consolidate and expand the country’s preferential tax regime for expatriates in selected senior and specialist roles. The
See MoreMalta, Morocco sign protocol updating 2018 income tax treaty
Malta and Morocco signed a protocol on 2 January 2026, amending their 2018 income tax treaty. Deputy Prime Minister Borg and Minister Chiappori signed the update to the Bilateral Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of
See MoreMalta: MTA extends electronic corporate income tax filing deadlines for 2026
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration (MTA) has announced extended deadlines for the submission of corporate income tax returns in 2026, specifically for electronic filings. Manual submissions and tax payments must still meet the deadlines set
See MoreMalta: MTCA implements EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
Malta’s Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has confirmed that the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter full operation on 1 January 2026. This announcement was made on 24 December 2025. Under the new
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Bulgaria: Parliament approves income tax treaty with Malta
Bulgaria’s parliament (National Assembly) has approved the Bulgaria-Malta income and capital tax treaty (2024) on 28 November 2025. The treaty aims to prevent double taxation and curb fiscal evasion on income and capital taxes between Bulgaria
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