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Amendments to the Companies Act
On the 26 October 2021, Act LX of 2021 was enacted, officially introducing certain amendments to the Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta (the “Act”).
EU Directive aimed at Curbing the Misuse of Shell Entities for Tax Purposes
On 18 May 2021, the European commission implemented the Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st Century with the aim to promote a tax system which is more efficient, robust and fair, within the European Union.
Financial incentive for new electric vehicles
Transport Malta has recently announced a new financial incentive vis-à-vis the purchase of new electric vehicles.
Payment service providers workshop
The EU commission will be organising a workshop for all payment service providers affected by the new requirements coming into affect as from 1st January 2024 on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Pension tax exemption rules
The Pensions (Tax Exemption) Rules have been published on 4th March 2022 and updated by virtue on LN 5 of 2024.
Malta introduces a "parking-rate" of 12% VAT on certain services.
The Maltese Government has just published a new Legal Notice 231/2023 amending the 8th Schedule to the VAT Act. This Legal Notice introduces a new reduced rate of 12% based on the so called "parking-rate" already applied in Ireland and Luxembourg.
Recent changes to the Income Tax Act, Income Tax Management Act and other fiscal measures
We prepared a list of the recent changes to the Income Tax Act, Income Tax Management Act, and other fiscal measures.
Tax rebate on private residential leases - Amalgamation with TA24
Persons who derive income from a private residential lease which is registered with the Housing Authority as a long lease, are eligible for a tax rebate against the tax chargeable on such rental income.
The Highly Qualified Persons Rules update
In terms of a new legal notice published on 29 January 2021, the Highly Qualified Persons Rules have been updated and extended accordingly.
Deadline for applying for Fiscal Unity extended
The Commissioner for Revenue has extended the deadline for applying for fiscal unity in respect of the Year of Assessment 2020 from 31 August 2020 to 30 September 2020.