Prices and facts on this page were checked in September 2026.
Accountants and tax advisors in Malta
Dapperlance lists independent accountants and small accountancy practices in Malta, based in Dingli and Rabat and working with clients across the island. Between them they cover bookkeeping, VAT registration and returns, personal and company tax returns, payroll with Jobsplus registrations, audit coordination for limited companies and Malta Enterprise grant applications. Message any of them for free from their listing.
What does an accountant cost in Malta?
Fixed fee bookkeeping for a self employed person in Malta starts at about €24 to €49 a month excluding VAT, and everything else, from a tax return to a company audit, is quoted per client. The bookkeeping figures come from Malta practices' own price pages, checked September 2026. Most firms publish no prices and quote after a first meeting, which is normal here. Treat any figure as a guide, not a quote.
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping, self employed (fixed fee providers) | From €24 to €49 a month, excluding VAT |
| Monthly bookkeeping, small limited company | From about €49 a month, excluding VAT |
| Bookkeeping billed quarterly (traditional practice) | Quoted, one practice indicates from about €175 a quarter (estimate, not confirmed on the live page) |
| Personal tax return, VAT returns, payroll per employee | Quoted per client, no Malta practice publishes these |
| Annual accounts plus statutory audit, small Ltd | Quoted, the audit is a separate fee from a warranted auditor |
Three things move the price. Volume: the number of invoices and bank transactions a month is the main driver of a bookkeeping fee, not your turnover. Structure: a limited company needs annual audited accounts by law in Malta whatever its size, a self employed person does not, so the yearly cost gap between the two is large. Tidiness: a shoebox of receipts costs more than a shared folder of PDFs.
How to choose an accountant in Malta
For audited accounts and tax advice, use a Certified Public Accountant with a warrant from the Accountancy Board, and check the warrant on request. Bookkeeping itself can be done by anyone competent, and many good bookkeepers are not warranted accountants, but a company audit must be signed by a warranted auditor with a practising certificate. Ask who in the practice holds what.
Know the calendar before the first meeting, so you can ask how the practice handles each date. Self employed income tax returns are due by 30 June of the following year, with an extension to the end of July for online filing. VAT returns are quarterly and due by the 22nd of the second month after the quarter. Since 2025 the Article 11 small undertaking threshold is €35,000 a year: below it you can register as VAT exempt and charge no VAT, above it you must register under Article 10 and charge 18 percent.
Common mistakes to avoid: registering under the wrong VAT article at the start (it decides whether your prices carry VAT), missing the Jobsplus registration when you take on your first employee, and choosing the cheapest bookkeeper for a company that also needs an audit, then paying twice when the auditor rejects the books.
Browse the accountants listed above and message them directly, it is free. Related categories: Corporate Services and Legal Services. Starting out on your own? Read the guide to how to start freelancing in Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an accountant as a self employed person in Malta?
Not by law. You must keep records, file a yearly income tax return and, if VAT registered, quarterly VAT returns, and many sole traders do this themselves. An accountant earns their fee when you have employees, cross a VAT threshold, claim grants or simply want the returns filed correctly and on time.
Does every Malta company need an audit?
Yes. Every Malta limited company must have its annual financial statements audited by a warranted auditor with a practising certificate from the Accountancy Board, regardless of size. Budget for it separately from bookkeeping when you compare a company with self employment.
What is the difference between Article 10 and Article 11 VAT registration?
Article 10 is the standard registration: you charge 18 percent VAT and reclaim VAT on costs. Article 11 is the small undertaking exemption for turnover under €35,000 a year since 2025: you charge no VAT and reclaim none. Which one fits depends on your customers and your costs, ask before you register.
When is the tax return due in Malta?
For individuals including the self employed, 30 June of the year after the income year, with an extension to the end of July for online filing. VAT returns are due by the 22nd of the second month after each quarter. Check the Malta Tax and Customs Administration site for the current year's dates.