Malta to review gaming tax framework in 2026 Budget

Malta to review gaming tax framework in 2026 Budget

Malta’s government is set to review the tax framework governing its gaming sector in its 2026 budget now that the Labour government sees gaming and betting as a “value-added sector”.The Maltese government believes that gaming will continue to play a key role in the country’s economic development and that, by reviewing its gaming tax framework,...

'Tax Arbitrage Game': Nithin Kamath On Why VC-Backed Firms Barely Show Profit Before IPO

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath on Wednesday took to social media to criticise what he described as the "tax arbitration game" of venture capitalists backing various Indian startups. "If you're an investor (especially a VC), the math is simple: reduce corporate tax by showing minimal profits or losses. Spend (Burn) on acquiring users, build a growth narrative, and then sell shares at a higher valuation while paying much lower tax," he posted on…

Malta to set new indirect gaming tax as iGaming sector revenue rises

During the presentation of Malta’s 2026 Budget, the government announced plans to explore the introduction of a new indirect tax on the gaming industry and other value-adding sectors. Currently, Maltese operators are subject to a 5% direct Gaming Tax on revenue generated from Malta-based players. Indirect or consumption taxes in the country include value-added tax (VAT) and excise taxes, commonly known as ‘sin taxes’. For 2026, the government pr…