What is the VAT rate in Malawi?

The standard rate is 17.5%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply the price by 0.175. On MWK 10,000.00 the VAT is MWK 1,750.00, making MWK 11,750.00.

Divide the price by 1.175. A price of MWK 10,000.00 including VAT is MWK 8,510.64 before VAT, and the VAT is MWK 1,489.36.

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What is the VAT rate in Malawi?: The standard rate is 17.5%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.
How do I add VAT to a price?: Multiply the price by 0.175. On MWK 10,000.00 the VAT is MWK 1,750.00, making MWK 11,750.00.
How do I take VAT out of a price?: Divide the price by 1.175. A price of MWK 10,000.00 including VAT is MWK 8,510.64 before VAT, and the VAT is MWK 1,489.36.

The rate rose from 16.5% to 17.5% at the end of 2025.

Rate last checked 1 November 2026. Source: New tax measures, Malawi Revenue Authority. This is an estimate, not tax advice.