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Malta VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
18%
Reduced rates
12% / 7% / 5%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~25%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select Malta from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 18% and the income tax estimate to ~25%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency: €
  • Region: EU
  • EU VAT rules: charge customer-country VAT for cross-border B2C digital services (OSS scheme).
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with cfr.gov.mt or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive Malta demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Malta's VAT (18%) and income tax estimate (~25%). No account needed.

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