Malta VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%, with reduced rates of 7% and 5%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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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: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Malta VAT numbers look like MT99999999. Check a VAT number
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- 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.