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Keep up with the latest Intra-Community and European VAT news, decoded by our experts.

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Check the VAT rates applicable in 2024 to your products and services in Europe - in the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Poland and cannabis

Poland increases VAT rate to 23% on hemp-based products. “Medical marijuana,” however, remains taxed at 8%.
Country Briefs
10 December 2024

Malta: new VAT rate

From January 1st, 2025, the Maltese government is introducing a 0% VAT rate for feminine hygiene products and medical accessories used in the treatment of cancers affecting women.
Country Briefs
4 December 2024

Malta: new VAT rate

From January 1st, 2025, the Maltese government is introducing a 0% VAT rate for feminine hygiene products and medical accessories used in the treatment of cancers affecting women.
Country Briefs
28 November 2024

Netherlands: VAT changes starting in 2025

Here are the changes to VAT starting January 1st, 2025. Increase of the VAT rate to 21% for certain agricultural products: non-food cereals and legumes, potato plants for fruit and vegetable cultivation, livestock and poultry offal, beetroot roots, agricultural and horticultural seeds, round wood, straw, animal feed, flax, and wool. Cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific, educational,...
Country Briefs
15 November 2024
The structure of VAT rates, partially harmonized within the European Union, will evolve, and the list of products that can benefit from reduced rates as well: this is what the…

Netherlands: Rate Increases for Certain Goods and Services

Effective January 1, 2026, the Dutch government will increase the VAT rate from 9% to 21% on the following categories: Cultural and sports services, including access to museums, concerts, sports facilities, and similar venues Import and sale of artwork, collectibles, and antiques. Books, including e-books, as well as newspapers and magazines. Accommodation services, including hotels,...
Country Briefs
4 November 2024

Slovakia: proposed changes to VAT rates

On September 18, 2024, the Slovak government approved legislative proposal introducing various tax measures, one of which includes a change in VAT rates : The standard rate is raised from 20% to 23%. Two reduced rates: 19% (formerly 10%) and 5% (unchanged) Specific details concerning the goods or services subject to these reduced rates have...
Country Briefs
23 September 2024
VAT rates in 2021 in the 27 member states of the European Union and in Europe.
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