In this article, we aim to guide you on how to claim for a VAT Refund for office rent in Malta. Before you rent an office space in Malta, it is important to be well informed about the additional costs and which costs can be deductible. It’s good to know, that usually, all office spaces in Malta are marketed excluding VAT. If you are a VAT-registered company you can claim back VAT for your office rent expenses. If you are a new business entity in Malta, you can apply for your VAT number by simply filling in an online application HERE
There are 3 types of VAT rates in Malta:
Standard rate – 18%
Reduced rate – 7%. Applies to accommodation
Reduced rate – 5%. Applies to books and newspapers
Office rent expenses fall under the standard VAT rate which is 18%.
Most businesses can claim back the VAT Refund for office rent in Malta once the VAT return is submitted. The VAT return can be submitted online within 6 weeks following the end of each VAT quarter and payment can be effected via Internet Banking or through the Government Payment Gateway. Find all information together with step by step guide on how to submit a VAT return form HERE
You can claim VAT back only from the previous VAT year.
Important to mention that there are a few circumstances when VAT is not charged on the rent and this is usually when one of the entities (either landlord or tenant) is exempt from VAT.
To claim a VAT refund for office rent in Malta, you must be VAT-registered. Office rents are typically marketed excluding VAT, with a standard rate of 18%. Businesses can claim refunds after submitting VAT returns, which must be filed online within six weeks of each VAT quarter’s end. Payments can be made via internet banking or the Government Payment Gateway. New businesses can apply for a VAT number online. Refund claims are only valid for the previous VAT year. For more details, consult Malta’s VAT guidelines.
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