What is the Malta VAT number regex pattern?

The regex pattern to validate Malta VAT numbers is: ^MT\d{8}$. Test against the uppercase number. Always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is currently active.

Malta VAT Numbers

Q: What is the Malta VAT number format?

Malta VAT numbers follow the format: MT + 8 digits. Example: MT12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Q: What is the standard VAT rate in Malta?

The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%. Reduced rates: 5%, 7%. Parking rate: 12%.

Q: How do I validate a Malta VAT number programmatically?

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field (boolean), company name, address, and current VAT rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

Q: What does VAT stand for in Malta?

VAT stands for Taxxa tal-Valur Miżjud — the Malta name for Value Added Tax (VAT).

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Taxxa tal-Valur Miżjud (VAT) numbers in Malta — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateVAT — Taxxa tal-Valur MiżjudEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

MT + 8 digits

Example format

MT12345678

Regex

^MT\d{8}$

VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Current VAT Rates

Standard

18%

Reduced

Parking

12%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-05-12

What we return for Malta

VIES validation (valid / not valid)
Company name & address
National registry ID
Founded date
Legal form
Industry
Works if VIES is down

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Famous Malta VAT Numbers

GO p.l.c.

MT12826209

Malta's main telecom, broadband and TV provider

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Melita Limited

MT10210507

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APS Bank p.l.c.

MT13043536

Maltese bank focused on ethical and sustainable banking

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Multitude Bank p.l.c.

MT28581016

Maltese fin-tech banking platform

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Check a Malta VAT Number

Enter a VAT number starting with MT to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: MT + 8 digits

Example:

Malta MT VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Malta VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/MT"

Response200 OK

{
  "countryCode": "MT",
  "countryName": "Malta",
  "vatName": "Taxxa tal-Valur Miżjud",
  "vatAbbr": "VAT",
  "standardRate": 18,
  "reducedRates": [
    7,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": 12,
  "vatNumberFormat": "MT + 8 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^MT\\d{8}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Malta VAT rates via package — offline, no HTTP

eu-vat-rates-data

Request

# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'

const rate = getRate('MT')
console.log(rate.standard) // MT standard VAT rate

getRate() result200 OK

{
  "country": "Malta",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Taxxa tal-Valur Miżjud",
  "vat_abbr": "VAT",
  "standard": 18,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    7
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": 12,
  "format": "MT + 8 digits",
  "pattern": "^MT\\d{8}$"
}

View package on GitHub →

Validate Malta MT VAT numbers

Requires API key

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/MT12826209" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response200 OK

{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "MT12826209",
  "countryCode": "MT",
  "companyName": "GO p.l.c.",
  "companyAddress": null,
  "companyRegistrationDate": null,
  "companyForm": null,
  "industryDescription": null,
  "registryCode": null,
  "registryCodeName": null,
  "verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
  "checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
  "countryName": "Malta",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Taxxa tal-Valur Miżjud",
    "vatAbbr": "VAT",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 18,
    "reducedRates": [
      7,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": 12,
    "vatNumberFormat": "MT + 8 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^MT\\d{8}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Malta?▾

VAT numbers in Malta follow the format: MT + 8 digits. Example: MT12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Malta?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Malta VAT number format locally:

^MT\d{8}$

Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally — always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.

What is the standard VAT rate in Malta?▾

The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%. Reduced rates: 5%, 7%. Parking rate: 12%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Malta programmatically?▾

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field, company name, address, and current VAT rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does VAT stand for in Malta?▾

VAT stands for Taxxa tal-Valur Miżjud — the Malta name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Malta invoices and tax documents.

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