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Regulatory updates - Malta

Get the latest news and updates on e-invoicing, e-ordering, e-archiving and indirect tax regulatory requirements.
Get the latest news and updates on e-invoicing, e-ordering, e-archiving and indirect tax regulatory requirements for Malta.
2025-10-30

Malta is planning to introduce e-invoicing with DRR soon

The Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) commissioner, Joseph Caruana, announced that the tax administration intends to accelerate its plans to introduce mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting (DRR) nationwide.

2023-10-19

Compliance Alert - Reduced VAT rate of 12% on certain services

Legal Notice 231/2023 was published in the Government Gazette, adding new services to the list within the Eighth Schedule of the Value Added Tax Law (VAT Law) that will be taxed at a rate lower than 18%.

2022-02-14

Government of Malta selects Pagero for provision of Peppol services

On 27 December 2021, the Government of Malta signed a contract with Pagero for enabling Peppol connectivity for all regional and local authorities in the country.

Country Specifications

E-Invoicing/CTC Model:

B2B: Post-audit B2G: Peppol

Mandatory Infrastructure:

- B2G: Peppol, under development - B2B: N/A

Mandatory Format:

- B2G: EN compatible, Peppol BIS - B2B: N/A

Mandatory for Issuing:

No explicit requirements

Mandatory for Receiving:

- B2G: All contracting authorities - B2B: Buyer's consent required

eSignature:

Not Required

Archiving Period:

Movable Property: 6 years. If the adjustment scheme applies, the adjustment period for capital goods is 5 years, in which case the total retention is 11 years Immovable Property: 6 years If the adjustment scheme applies, the adjustment period for immovable property is 20 years, in which case the total retention is 26 years

Archiving Abroad:

Allowed under conditions

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