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Latvia – Reduction of VAT rate on meat, newspaper and bread

The Latvian Ministry is thinking about reducing the applicable VAT rate from 21% to 5% on meat, newspaper and bread. This measure would apply until June 30, 2024.

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19 August 2022

Latvia – New 5% VAT rate for books and press

From 1st January 2022, the VAT rate applicable to books and printed media in physical and electronic format is reduced from 12% to 5%. This measure follows EU Member States’s wishes to impose the same rate of VAT on books and written press in both physical and electronic formats.

17 October 2021

Latvia – New provisions on Reverse Charges and VAT Exemption

From 1st January 2020, the reverse charge mechanism will no longer apply in Latvia to building material supplies and the supply of domestic electrical and household appliances. In addition, the VAT exemption for medical and dental services provided directly to the patient has been extended to include the same services provided to other medical institutions.

Country Briefs Latvia Reverse Charges VAT Exemption

18 November 2019

Latvia – Reduction of VAT rate on meat, newspaper and bread

Latvia – New 5% VAT rate for books and press

Latvia – New provisions on Reverse Charges and VAT Exemption

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