VAT Implications Of Organising An Event In Malta

Companies, institutions or organisations established overseas which intend to hold a conference or any other event in Malta should be aware of the possible Malta Value Added Tax (VAT) implications that may arise as a result of such activity. A brief overview of the main VAT issues that may be relevant can be found below.

Malta input VAT

Overseas companies, institutions and organisations holding a conference or any other event in Malta are likely to incur Malta VAT on goods and services which are purchased for the purpose of holding such conferences or events. Typical costs on which Malta VAT will normally be charged include:

• hotels and accommodation;
• restaurant meals;
• exhibition, event and conference costs;