Temporary reduced German VAT rates are back to normal in 2021
To help businesses during the height of the pandemic, German VAT rates were temporarily reduced. As of 1 January 2021, they are back to normal.
14 January, 2021
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The EU publishes a new VAT rate database
It is a comprehensive overview of standard and reduced VAT rates in Europe. This database will become useful for online sellers once OSS enters into force.
16 October, 2020
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VAT rate changes in Ireland
Ireland is the latest country to introduce a temporary reduction of VAT rates due to economic impact of Covid-19
5 October, 2020
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Germany reduces VAT rates temporarily
The German Government has announced a temporary VAT cut-out from 19% to 16% on the standard rate, and from 7% to 5% on the reduced rate.
5 June, 2020
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VAT rate changes on German restaurant services
German VAT rates on restaurant and catering services will be reduced temporarily to help businesses affected by Coronavirus.
3 May, 2020
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VAT rate changes on e-books in Estonia, Spain and UK
VAT rates on e-books have decreased widely since October 2018.
3 May, 2020
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VAT rate changes announced in Greece
Greek VAT rates expected to be reduced significantly over the next year
31 July, 2019
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New Austrian VAT rate on Accommodation Services
The Austrian government announced the application of reduced VAT rate of 10% on accommodation services as from 1 November 2018.
6 July, 2018
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Announced new VAT rates in Switzerland
Following our earlier announcements, the Swiss authorities confirmed that VAT rates will be reduced as from 1 January 2018 as a result of 24 September referendum.
10 October, 2017
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Swiss VAT rates reduction since 2018
Switzerland planes VAT rates reduction as from 1 January 2018.
19 June, 2017
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VAT rates in Iceland to decrease from 2019
The Icelandic government announced its intention to reduce the standard VAT rates in Iceland from 24% to 22.5% from 1 January 2019.
15 May, 2017
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Italy plans to increase VAT rates in 2018
The Italian government announced that the standard VAT rate will increase from 22% to 25% in 1 January 2018
26 February, 2017