Managing indirect tax obligations with confidence

Managing indirect taxes requires more than meeting filing deadlines and reporting requirements. Businesses must navigate an increasingly complex environment shaped by evolving VAT rules, international trade considerations and regulatory expectations. Decisions relating to the movement of goods, cross-border transactions and supply chain structures can have significant indirect tax implications, affecting both compliance and commercial outcomes.

At RSM Malta, we provide practical and commercially focused indirect tax support across VAT and customs matters. Combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of how businesses operate, we help organisations manage compliance obligations, address complex tax issues and reduce unnecessary risk. Whether supporting day-to-day reporting requirements, advising on transactions or assisting with customs and international trade matters, our team works closely with clients to deliver solutions that are both compliant and commercially effective.

How we help

VAT compliance

We provide ongoing support with VAT registrations, non-resident VAT registrations, deregistrations and recurring reporting obligations, including VAT returns, Recapitulative Statements and Intrastat declarations. Our approach focuses on ensuring that the underlying data is accurate and that the VAT treatment applied is consistent with both legislation and administrative practice.

VAT advisory

We assist businesses in analysing the VAT implications of transactions before they are implemented, particularly where cross-border arrangements, multiple parties or sector-specific considerations are involved. This includes assessing place of supply rules, VAT exemptions, input VAT recovery and transaction structuring to achieve commercially practical and defensible outcomes.

Customs compliance

We help businesses manage customs obligations associated with importing and exporting goods. Our support includes tariff classification, customs valuation, origin reviews and ensuring that the correct customs treatment is applied across international trade activities.

Customs advisory

We review supply chains from a customs perspective to identify inefficiencies, unnecessary duty exposures and compliance risks. We also advise on customs simplifications and special procedures, such as inward processing and customs warehousing, while providing support during audits, enquiries and interactions with customs authorities.

The RSM Malta advantage

Cross functional expertise

We bring together governance, risk, regulatory, and strategic expertise to provide a holistic board assessment.

Adaptable and context‑driven approach

Our approach is tailored to each organisation’s sector, size, risk profile, and governance and strategic maturity.

Global reach with local insight

As part of the RSM International network, we draw on global best practices while applying a deep understanding of the Maltese and EU regulatory environment.

Indirect Tax expertise that works

Get practical guidance on VAT and indirect tax matters to help your business stay compliant and operate with confidence.

Speak to an expert

Dr. Timothy Zammit
Principal
RSM Malta