Malta VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in Malta is 18%, and you can switch to 12%, 7%, 5% with one click.
Price including VAT
€118.00
- Net amount
- €100.00
- VAT at 18%
- €18.00
- Gross amount
- €118.00
Malta VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 18% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 12% | Reduced. Management of securities, credit guarantees, hire of pleasure boats, some health care |
| 7% | Reduced. Accommodation, entry to sports facilities |
| 5% | Reduced. Electricity, sweets and confectionery, medical accessories, printed and electronic publications, items for disabled people |
Exempt with credit: food for human consumption, medicines, exports. Exempt: most financial services.
How to calculate VAT in Malta
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.18 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.18 = 118.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.18 = price before tax. For example, 118.00 ÷ 1.18 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 18 ÷ 118. For 118.00 that is 18.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- Small undertakings (Article 11) exemption: €35,000 for goods; lower limits apply to services.
- Local name
- Taxxa fuq il-Valur Miżjud
Recent changes and things to know
No standard rate change.
Malta VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Malta?
The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%. Other rates: 12% (management of securities, credit guarantees, hire of pleasure boats, some health care); 7% (accommodation, entry to sports facilities); 5% (electricity, sweets and confectionery, medical accessories, printed and electronic publications, items for disabled people).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.18. For example, 100 plus 18% VAT is 118.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.18. For example, 118.00 including 18% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 18% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in Malta?
Small undertakings (Article 11) exemption: €35,000 for goods; lower limits apply to services.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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