VAT in Madagascar Explained

Offshore Tax with HTJ.tax · Sep 15, 2025 · 1m

Episode Description:VAT—known locally as Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée (TVA)—is one of the most important indirect taxes in Madagascar. In this episode, we break down how VAT works, who needs to register, and what businesses need to know to stay compliant.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:💡 Standard VAT Rate & PrinciplesRate: 20% on most goods and services.Scope: Applies to supplies of goods and services made in Madagascar, as well as imports.Calculation: Based on the value of goods/services, including all costs and taxes—but excluding VAT itself.📝 VAT Registration & ComplianceMandatory…