Malta Excise Tax Stamp & TPD Security Features 

Registration & Acquisition Procedures 

As of April 2019, OpSec Security owns the ordering web portal and order process for the excise tax stamps and TPD security features. The change formed part of an ongoing process to provide digital traceability for all excisable goods that will in turn provide Malta Customs and the public with greater tools to combat and detect illicit trade. Detailed below is the process that all ERC (Excise Registered Consignee/Consignor), ECC (Excise Certified Consignee), ERM (Excise Registered Merchants) and TWK (Tax Warehouse Keepers) traders will be required to follow to acquire excise tax stamps and TPD security features.

Step 1: Registration Process

The production and distribution of Excise Tax Stamps are managed by OpSec Security Malta Limited. All ERC, ECC and TWK operators will need to register online for the scheme by completing the 'Scheme Registration Form'. Upon submission, all requests will be reviewed by Malta Customs and upon approval used to create a new trading account with OpSec Security. Please complete this step to acquire Excise Stamps as part of the Malta Tax Stamp Program.

Step 2: Ordering Stamps

Once approved onto the Program, you will be in receipt of Log In credentials for the ordering web portal for excise tax stamps and TPD security features which can be made by submitting an order request on https://orders.opsecsecurity.com. A step-by-step guide will be sent to you once the processes and account step up is complete. .

All ERC, ECC, ERM and TWK traders will be required to provide the following documentation with their order request.

• The Excise Declaration number which is found on the Import Declaration Form.
• The Excise Receipt which is issued by Malta Customs.
• A scanned copy of the commercial invoice document for excisable products being imported.

Please note: The quantity of excise stamps or TPD security features requested by ERC, ECC, ERM and TWK importers must not differ from the quantity of excisable products listed in the attached invoice.

For placing One Time Importer (OTI) order kindly submit the ordering form.

Upon receiving the approval notification from Malta Customs, OpSec Security will start processing your order. OpSec Security will aim to make stamps available for collection within 12 working hours of approval.

  All orders are required to be collected from the OpSec Security premises, located at:

• 33 Triq Carini, Santa Venera.
• Our winter collection hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Our summer collection hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• The office is closed on Public Holidays.

Payment methods and excise stamp pricing:

Three methods of payment are possible for the excise tax stamp and TPD security feature purchases:

• Bank Transfer: Please note, if payment is made by this method orders will only be processed on full receipt of payment and proof of payment is required prior to collection.
• Credit Card: Payment for full value of order to be taken at time of collection from the OpSec Security Malta, Santa Venera office.
• Cheque: Cheques will be accepted for the value from €20.01 - €200 with a limit of one cheque payment. Cheques to be made payable to: ‘OpSec Security Malta Limited’. ’.

Please note: Cash payments are only accepted for purchase of under €5.