Question 1

What are the vehicle registration fees in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Transport Malta charges a €15 administration fee, number plates (€70 random / €200 personalised / €1,500 customised for cars; €35 random for motorcycles), a €55 VRT inspection fee for imported vehicles, and the first year road licence (circulation tax). These are separate from the one-time CO2 + length-based registration tax, which is calculated as a percentage of the vehicle's Registration Value (CIF) and depends on the Euro emissions standard.

Question 2

Is this calculator the same as Malta's registration TAX calculator?

Accepted Answer

No. This calculator estimates only the fixed registration fees (admin, plates, VRT inspection, first year road tax). It does NOT calculate the one-time vehicle registration tax, which is a percentage of the make-and-model Registration Value published by Transport Malta. For an exact registration tax figure you need to look up your vehicle on the official eReg valuation tool at valuation.vehicleregistration.gov.mt, or contact Transport Malta directly.

Question 3

How much do personalised number plates cost in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Random number plates cost €70 for cars, vans and commercial vehicles, and €35 for motorcycles. Personalised plates (where you choose specific letters/numbers, subject to availability) cost €200. Fully customised plates with premium formats cost €1,500. All plate fees are payable to Transport Malta at the time of registration.

Question 4

What is the administration fee for vehicle registration in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Transport Malta charges a flat €15 administration fee for processing a vehicle registration application. This fee is the same across vehicle categories (private car, motorcycle, van, commercial) and covers the cost of entering the vehicle into the national register and issuing the V5 (logbook).

Question 5

Is a VRT inspection required when registering a vehicle in Malta?

Accepted Answer

A €55 VRT (Vehicle Roadworthiness Test) inspection is required for vehicles being imported into Malta — including from other EU countries and from the UK / non-EU. Brand-new vehicles supplied through an authorised Maltese dealer with a valid Certificate of Conformity are exempt from the initial VRT. Only Euro 6 or higher vehicles can be newly registered in Malta.

Question 6

Do electric vehicles pay registration fees and road tax in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids with an electric-only range of at least 50 km are fully exempt from the one-time registration tax. They also pay €0 annual road licence (circulation tax) for the first 5 years from first registration. However, they still pay the fixed fees: €15 admin, €70 plates, and €55 VRT inspection if imported. New EV buyers in 2026 can also claim grants of €8,000 (vehicles ≤€40,000) or €6,000 (€40K–€100K) plus a €1,000 scrappage bonus (+€1,000 in Gozo).

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