On Tuesday, 15 July 2025, the Gozo Business Chamber and the Tax and Customs Administration in collaboration with Bank of Valletta, organised a webinar on the “Transforming Customs: Modernization, Digitalisation, and Trade Facilitation”
This webinar provided businesses with an overview of the latest developments within the Malta Customs Administration, aimed at improving trade facilitation, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing compliance through digital transformation.
Key topics included:
- The implementation of new UCC IT systems that streamline customs compliance and reduce processing delays.
- Business process reengineering initiatives designed to simplify procedures and accelerate customs clearance.
- A shift towards post-release controls and the expansion of trusted trader programmes to minimise physical inspections and support reliable operators.
- The introduction of the National Single Window, allowing traders to submit documentation through a unified electronic platform.
- An explanation of the centralized clearance system under UCC, and how businesses can qualify to benefit from this streamlined approach.
You can access the following documents here:
- Presentation by MTCA – Digitalisation of the Malta Tax and Customs Administration
- Intervention – Michael Galea – President, Gozo Business Chamber
You can also view again the webinar by clicking here.
