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Malta's Budget Deficit Nearly Doubles as Spending Surges Past Revenue Growth
Economy
Finance

Malta's Budget Deficit Nearly Doubles as Spending Surges Past Revenue Growth

Malta's Consolidated Fund deficit hit €484.8m by September 2026, nearly double the previous year, as spending growth outpaced a strong rise in tax revenue.

04 Nov 2026
Malta's Tax Take Hits €7.47 Billion as Corporate Income Surges
Taxation
Finance

Malta's Tax Take Hits €7.47 Billion as Corporate Income Surges

Malta's tax revenues climbed €698.9 million to €7.47 billion in 2025, with corporate income tax leading the charge. The tax burden now sits at 30.3% of GDP.

04 Nov 2026
WH Partners Named Top-Tier Firm in ITR World Tax 2027 Rankings
Taxation
Finance

WH Partners Named Top-Tier Firm in ITR World Tax 2027 Rankings

WH Partners earns top-tier status in ITR World Tax 2027 across three practice areas, with three team members individually recognised.

30 Oct 2026
2027 Budget Theme 'Malta Miegħek' Ties Subsidies to Family Focus
Economy
Business

2027 Budget Theme 'Malta Miegħek' Ties Subsidies to Family Focus

PM Abela announced 'Malta Miegħek' as the 2027 Budget theme, promising family financial security while energy subsidies remain and new taxes stay possible.

26 Oct 2026
Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end
Economy
Finance

Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end

Government has implemented 86% of Budget 2026 measures, with the figure expected to reach 90% by year-end, according to a report presented to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana.

21 Oct 2026
WH Partners lands Malta Tax Firm of the Year at ITR European Tax Awards
Taxation
Finance

WH Partners lands Malta Tax Firm of the Year at ITR European Tax Awards

WH Partners wins Malta Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR European Tax Awards 2026, boosting the island's reputation for top-tier tax advisory services.

02 Oct 2026
SME Chamber pushes 25% corporate tax rate and cross-party taskforce in 40-point Budget 2027 wishlist
SMEs
Finance

SME Chamber pushes 25% corporate tax rate and cross-party taskforce in 40-point Budget 2027 wishlist

The Malta Chamber of SMEs has presented Prime Minister Robert Abela with 40 proposals for Budget 2027, including a corporate tax cut and a cross-party taskforce on national priorities.

28 Sept 2026
Budget 2027 set for October 26 as Abela vows to keep fuel subsidies
Economy
Finance

Budget 2027 set for October 26 as Abela vows to keep fuel subsidies

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced the budget will be presented on October 26, promising continued fuel and energy subsidies while acknowledging international challenges.

22 Sept 2026
Gozo Kicks Off Budget 2027 Consultations as Business Input Sought
Economy
Finance

Gozo Kicks Off Budget 2027 Consultations as Business Input Sought

PM launches Budget 2027 consultation process in Gozo, inviting stakeholders to shape fiscal policy ahead of the next financial year.

14 Sept 2026
Keep innovating tax incentives or risk losing ground, Deloitte tells Malta
Taxation
Finance

Keep innovating tax incentives or risk losing ground, Deloitte tells Malta

Deloitte Malta's Tax leader says the country's tax incentive framework needs constant innovation as global competition for investment and talent heats up.

28 Aug 2026
New tax rules push Malta towards a smaller, wealthier ex-pat pool
Regulation
Finance

New tax rules push Malta towards a smaller, wealthier ex-pat pool

Malta's 2027 tax residency overhaul triples minimum tax to €35,000 and raises property thresholds, targeting high-net-worth individuals.

21 Aug 2026
EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups
Regulation
Finance

EU tax simplification package cuts withholding tax and scraps CFC overlap for Pillar 2 groups

The European Commission adopted a major tax simplification package on 24 June 2026, cutting withholding taxes, scrapping CFC overlaps with Pillar 2, and streamlining DAC reporting.

21 Aug 2026