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Finance Minister receives Dutch ambassador ahead of conference on European political, economic and financial issues
On Tuesday 3 November, the Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr Johannes Jacobus Peter Nijssen. The meeting focused primarily on Malta and The Netherlands’ role as part of the trio of countries – together with Slovakia – presiding over the…
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Government successful in broadening tax base and combating tax evasion
Figures released by NSO today show that total tax revenue increased by €167.1 million in 2013 and by a further €260.6 million in 2014. This increase was the result of the strong economic performance recorded since 2013 which augmented wages and earnings of households as well as increased profits by firms. These figures…