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Malawi

UK treaty in force, but rates were raised in late 2025 (40% top income band, VAT to 17.5%), so check current figures before relying on any number.

Income tax, top rate

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40%

New 40% band above MWK 10m a month from 30 December 2025 per an MRA public notice as reported; notice not read.

Source: Malawi Revenue Authority - Public notice, new tax measures · checked 2026-09-29

Capital gains

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Taxed as income

Gains believed to be included in taxable income; not confirmed.

Source: Malawi Revenue Authority - Public notice, new tax measures · checked 2026-09-29

VAT

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17.5%

Raised from 16.5% on 1 January 2026 as reported; not confirmed from MRA.

Source: Malawi Revenue Authority - Public notice, new tax measures · checked 2026-09-29

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  1. s1Malawi Revenue Authority - Public notice, new tax measuresprimary · checked 2026-09-29
  2. s2GOV.UK - Malawi tax treatiesprimary · checked 2026-09-29