Media, Press, Culture

France – Deadline for VAT group for 2024

Companies wishing to use the VAT group scheme for 2024 must submit a request no later than October 31, 2023.

2 September 2023

Czech Republic – Change in VAT rates applicable to certain products in 2024

As a reminder, from January 1, 2024 the rates applicable in the Czech Republic will be as follows: Standard rate: 21% Reduced rates: 12% In line with this reform, it has been decided that newspapers, periodicals and certain foodstuffs will be subject to the reduced 12% VAT rate. Until now, these products were subject to...

Country Briefs Czech Republic Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

20 August 2023

Finland – Consideration of rate changes on certain products

Finland plans to increase the rate from 10% to 14% for the following products and services: Books Access to certain cultural and sporting events film screenings pharmaceutical products Conversely, the government plans to reduce the rate from 24% to 14% for the following products: pads diapers To date, the measure has not yet been adopted,...

Country Briefs Finland Exhibitions, Conferences, Shows Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

25 June 2023

Cyprus – New 3% VAT rate planned in Cyprus

A proposal has been published to introduce a 3% VAT rate in Cyprus. If adopted by the Council of Ministers, this rate should apply to : books, magazines and similar products (physical or electronic media) stairs, elevators and wheelchairs for the disabled orthopedic appliances street cleaning and dog collection services, wastewater disposal and treatment at...

Country Briefs Cyprus Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

10 May 2023

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

The reduction of the VAT rate from 24% to 13% on public transport, coffee supplies, cinemas, sports halls, tourist packages and non-alcoholic beverages is extended until December 31, 2023.

Country Briefs Greece Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

27 January 2023

Ireland – VAT exemption for print and electronic media

Until then, the print and electronic media were taxed at 9%. It will now be taxable at 0%. This change takes place on January1st, 2023.

Country Briefs Ireland Media, Press, Culture VAT Exemption VAT rates

8 November 2022

Estonia – Change of VAT rates for print and electronic media

The VAT rate applicable to the print and electronic media has been reduced from 9% to 5%. This change is effective August 1st, 2022.

Country Briefs Estonia Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

5 November 2022

Ireland extends the application of the reduced rate to certain sectors of activity

The Irish government has announced in a press release the extension of the reduced VAT rate of 9% applicable to the tourism and hospitality industry until February 28, 2023. The following are affected by the application of the 9% rate: Hotels and tourist accommodation Cinemas, museums, amusement parks Some printed materials, brochures, flyers, programs and...

Country Briefs Ireland Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

13 May 2022

Bulgaria – Application of the extended reduced VAT rate to certain goods and services

The Bulgarian administration has announced that the application of the reduced VAT rate of 9% is extended until December 31, 2022 for the following goods and services: Restauration et traiteur Livres et autres publications Services en lien avec l’utilisation des installations sportives Aliments pour bébés et jeunes enfants, couches pour...

Country Briefs Bulgaria Exhibitions, Conferences, Shows Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

18 January 2022

Greece – New 6% VAT rate for books and electronic publications in Greece

From 1st July 2021, the reduced VAT rate of 6% will apply to electronic books and publications. 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.

Country Briefs Greece Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

21 October 2021

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.

Country Briefs Latvia Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

17 October 2021

Germany – VAT Reduced on Certain Transactions

On 1st January 2020, VAT on the sale of e-books, feminine hygiene products and long-distance train journeys will be reduced from 19% to 7%.

Country Briefs Media, Press, Culture Vehicles & Transport VAT rates

19 July 2021

France – Deadline for VAT group for 2024

Czech Republic – Change in VAT rates applicable to certain products in 2024

Finland – Consideration of rate changes on certain products

Cyprus – New 3% VAT rate planned in Cyprus

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

Ireland – VAT exemption for print and electronic media

Estonia – Change of VAT rates for print and electronic media

Ireland extends the application of the reduced rate to certain sectors of activity

Bulgaria – Application of the extended reduced VAT rate to certain goods and services

Greece – New 6% VAT rate for books and electronic publications in Greece

Latvia – New 5% VAT rate for books and press

Germany – VAT Reduced on Certain Transactions

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