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Transport January 2026 6 min read

Malta Road License 2026

Annual vehicle circulation tax explained.

What is Road License?

Road license (circulation tax) is an annual fee to legally drive your vehicle on Malta's roads. Fees are based on engine capacity, fuel type, and CO2 emissions.

Fee Rates by Engine Capacity

Engine (cc)Annual Fee
Up to 1000cc€60
1001-1200cc€80
1201-1400cc€100
1401-1600cc€130
1601-1800cc€160
1801-2000cc€200
2001-2500cc€280
2501-3000cc€380
3000cc+€500

Exemptions & Discounts

  • Electric vehicles: 100% exempt (FREE)
  • Plug-in hybrids: 50% discount
  • Hybrids: 25% discount
  • LPG: 15% discount
  • Vintage (25+ years): Flat €30/year

Payment Options

  • Pay for 3, 6, or 12 months
  • Online via Transport Malta website
  • At Transport Malta offices
  • Through authorized agents

Malta Calculator Editorial Team

Financial Content Specialists | Malta Tax & Employment Experts

Our team specializes in Maltese tax law, social security contributions, and employment regulations. All content is reviewed against official sources from the Malta Commissioner for Revenue and the Department of Social Security.

Published: 1 January 2026

Official Sources

Data verified as of 1 January 2026. Rates and thresholds are subject to change based on Malta government budget announcements.

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driver_mt_2020about 2 months ago

almost forgot to renew mine and this reminded me! the online renewal through transport.gov.mt is actually pretty smooth now

Sharon Debattistaabout 2 months ago

Is it true electric cars dont pay road license? Seriously considering getting one if thats the case! The annual savings would be significant.

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