Scheme for Exemptions/Reductions/Grants related to Motor Vehicles for Persons with Disability
Malta's grant scheme supports persons with disability by providing tax exemptions, licence fee reductions, and grants for the purchase and modification of accessible motor vehicles.
Funder: Republic of Malta
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Exemptions/reductions up to €8,200 on registration tax; grants up to €2,400 for VAT/import duty; annual vehicle licence exemptions/reductions; see details by vehicle type and modification.
Summary: Supports persons with disability in Malta with tax exemptions, licence fee reductions, and grants for the purchase, modification, and use of motor vehicles.
Key Information: Eligibility covers vehicles owned by persons with disability, their family, or carers; strict application and registration rules apply.
Description
This scheme from the Republic of Malta provides financial support to persons with disability for the acquisition, modification, and use of motor vehicles. Benefits include exemptions or reductions in registration tax and annual circulation licence fees, as well as grants equivalent to VAT and import duty on eligible vehicles and modifications. The program covers various vehicle types—standard, automatic, commercial, and wheelchair accessible vehicles—and extends to vehicles owned or used by the person with disability, their immediate family, or carers. Special provisions exist for wheelchair accessible vehicles and local modifications, with continued support structured to ensure accessibility and mobility for persons with disability.
