VAT calculator Malawi
Enter a price and choose whether to add VAT to it or take VAT out of a price that already includes it.
The standard rate went up from 16.5% to 17.5% when the VAT (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2025 was published.
How it's calculated
- To add VAT, multiply the price by 17.5% and add the result to the price.
- To take VAT out, divide the price that includes VAT by 1 plus the rate. What is left over is the VAT.
An example
A price of MK 10,000 before VAT carries MK 1,750 of VAT, so you pay MK 11,750. Taking VAT out of MK 11,750 gives back MK 10,000.
Frequently asked questions
When did VAT go up to 17.5%?
The VAT (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2025 was published on 30 December 2025. The MRA says the new rate applies from that date.
Is VAT charged on imports?
Yes. VAT is payable at 17.5% on importation, including on goods that are free of import duty.
Are exports charged VAT?
No. The MRA tax incentives handbook says VAT on all exports is zero rated.
Key terms
- Standard rate
- The VAT rate that applies to most goods and services.
- Zero rated
- Taxable at 0%, so no VAT is added to the price.
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