Slovakia – Reduced VAT Rate on Newspapers and Magazines

From 1st January 2020, a reduced 10% VAT rate will apply to the sale of periodicals (newspapers, magazines and journals published at least 4 times a week).

In addition, the list of foods benefiting from the 10% reduced rate is also extended to so-called healthy foods such as dairy products, natural honey, certain vegetables, fruit or pastries.

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