In control of your Indirect Tax Compliance

Indirect tax covers a variety of taxes such as VAT, customs and excise duties. Constant changes in EU regulations concerning indirect taxes may have a direct impact on a businesses national and cross-border compliance obligations. In addition, with increased globalisation and the expansion of international business transactions, it is becoming more critical than ever to manage indirect taxes in order to optimise cash flow and reduce risk.

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Competent application of indirect tax law, regulations and procedures and an awareness of the tax authorities’ practices may help you remain compliant whilst also enabling significant savings for your business.

At PwC Malta, our experienced team, together with our reliable processes and top-level technology, can assist you with the following range of indirect tax compliance services to meet your business needs.

VAT Registration
Preparation and filing of documents
Advice on indirect tax compliance

VAT Registration

Assessment and advice on registration obligations in Malta
Application for a new VAT number
Assistance with switching from an Article 12 VAT registration to an Article 10 VAT registration, and vice versa
Assistance with the process of deregistering a VAT number

Preparation and filing of documents

The preparation and submission of VAT returns, notices and declarations in Malta
Reviewing of VAT compliance data
The preparation and submission of recapitulative statements
The preparation and submission of Intrastat declarations
Assistance with claiming VAT incurred outside Malta through the 8th Directive refund

Advice on indirect tax compliance

Preparing a VAT decision tree to aid in your internal indirect tax compliance process
Assisting with integrating the decision tree into your accounting software
Advice on documentation matters such as correct invoicing and record keeping
Assisting with VAT planning and advice in connection with complex domestic and cross border transactions
Liaising with the Maltese tax Authorities in connection with VAT investigations and other authority correspondence