🇲🇼 Malawi VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for Malawi: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 17.5%; special rates have their own conditions.
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VAT: 17.5% Standard. Only the general reference rate is preset. Sector rates, small-business regimes, territorial exceptions and temporary discounts need separate verification.
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Calculation Examples — 17.5%
| Net | VAT 17.5% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| MWK 100.00 | MWK 17.50 | MWK 117.50 |
| MWK 500.00 | MWK 87.50 | MWK 587.50 |
| MWK 1,000.00 | MWK 175.00 | MWK 1,175.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Malawi |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi ★ | 17.5% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | -2.5% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 16% | -1.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | -3.5% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 5% | -12.5% |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT: 17.5% Standard. Only the general reference rate is preset. Sector rates, small-business regimes, territorial exceptions and temporary discounts need separate verification.
Official source
Malawi Revenue Authority — VAT
Malawi Revenue Authority — VAT
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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Malawi: one iframe, already set to the standard 17.5% rate. Free and responsive — no account, no JavaScript library.
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