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
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Portuguese changes on excise duties
The Portuguese authorities announced an increase on excise duties charged on diesel and a decrease on these duties on petrol
25 February, 2017
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Romanian VAT rate reduction upheld
The recent elections results in Romania have raised doubts about the expected VAT rate decrease of 20% to 19% on 1 January 2017.
30 December, 2016
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Changes of VAT rates in Croatia announced
Croatia recently announced some changes of VAT rates in Croatia: the standard VAT rate will decrease from 25% to 24% as from 1 January 2018.
30 November, 2016