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Maltese freelancer tax, explained

Four guides and a glossary, written for the 2026 rules, each checked against the Act it comes from. They cover what Settlano computes, so you can see the working.

• The Malta freelancer tax guide, 2026 Bands, Class 2, provisional tax and the return, in the order you meet them. 10 min read
• The €35,000 VAT threshold What counts, what doesn’t, and what happens on the day you cross it. 5 min read
• TA22: the part-time flat rate Who qualifies, the annual cap, and when the bands beat it anyway. 5 min read
• Class 2 social security, explained The rate, the weekly floor and ceiling, and the first-year rule. 6 min read
• Every term, in plain English From Article 10 to TA24, every term the guides and the app use. 8 min read

Figures are for 2026. These guides are general information for planning, not tax, legal or accounting advice; confirm anything that matters with your accountant or the Malta Tax and Customs Administration.