Estonia will increase the VAT rate applied to accommodation services and press publications. Also, the Estonian government is planning a new increase of the standard VAT rate from 22% to 24% by July 2025.

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Greece

VAT Rate Changes 2024 in Greece

Greece introduces VAT rate changes effective 1 July 2024. The 13% VAT rate is made permanent for certain supplies of beverages and taxi transport services.

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Finland

Finland Raises Standard VAT rate to 25.5%

Finland raises standard VAT rate from 24% to 25.5%. The new standard VAT rate will be effective by 1 September 2024.

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Spain

Temporary Reduced VAT Rates in Spain 2024

Spain announced the extension of zero rate for certain foodstuffs until 31 December 2024. Also, the olive oil is planned to be considered within the list of essential foodstuffs.

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria Extends Temporary Reduced Rates

Bulgaria extends temporary reduced rates for bread and flour, restaurant and catering services, as well as tourist services and sport facilities.

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Israel

Israel Increases VAT Rate from 17% to 18% By 2025

Israel Increases VAT Rate from 17% to 18%, effective by January 2025.

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Poland

Poland Ends Temporary Zero VAT Rate for Foodstuffs

Polish government announced the end of the temporary zero VAT rate for foodstuff. As of 1 April 2024, the 5% VAT rate applies to those products.

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Italy

Italy reduced VAT rates on certain products is raised in 2024

Italy reduced VAT rates on feminine hygiene products and baby products is raised to 10%.

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Malta

New 12% VAT rate in Malta in 2024

New 12% VAT rate in Malta as of 1 January 2024. It applies to chartering activity under certain circumstances and some other services.

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Ireland

Ireland VAT Rates: 2024 Changes

Temporary reduced rate to gas and electricity to 9% is extended, while other temporary reductions come to an end.

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Romania

Romanian VAT Rate changes for 2024

Effective from January 1, 2024, VAT rates in Romania are subject to a significant increase applicable to some supplies at 5% and 9% VAT rates.

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Switzerland

Swiss VAT Rate Changes for 2024

By January 2024 the new raised VAT rates will be applicable. Updated VAT return form available.