# Malta VAT calculator

> Add or remove Malta VAT at the 18% standard rate and reduced rates 7%, 5%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/vat-calculator/malta/

## Malta VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 12% | parking | See the source |
| 7% | reduced | Hotel and holiday accommodation |
| 5% | reduced | Food items, medical goods, books, newspapers, admissions, repairs |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. TEDB labels 12% a parking rate (regulated body-care services, securities custody, credit management, short-term hire). Many foods, medicines and passenger transport are zero-rated/exempt.

Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB), https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026.

## Calculate with the API

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/vat-calculator?country=MT&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Malta?

The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%. Malta also applies 12% (parking rate); 7% (hotel and holiday accommodation); 5% (food items, medical goods, books, newspapers, admissions, repairs). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Malta?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.18: 100.00 EUR net becomes 118.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.18.

### What does a Malta VAT number look like?

It starts with MT, for example MT99999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.