- Malta has transposed the EU CESOP Directive into its VAT legislation.
- Payment service providers (PSPs) in Malta, including foreign PSPs passporting into Malta, are required to register as a PSP for CESOP purposes.
- PSPs must keep detailed information on payees and payments for qualifying payment services provided in Malta.
- Failure to submit the required information within the prescribed time limits will result in administrative penalties.
- Non-compliance with the regulations or submission of misleading/false information can lead to criminal offence penalties for senior managing officials of the PSP.
- Qualifying PSPs should ensure they are CESOP compliant before the effective date.
- Deloitte offers CESOP reporting solutions and can provide assistance with the applicability and implications of CESOP on businesses.
Source: www2.deloitte.com
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