Finland raised standard VAT rate to 25.5%., effective September 2024. Now, further changes are implemented to extend the list of goods and services at reduced rate of 14% by 1 January 2025.

Switzerland VAT Updates for 2025: Changes in Exemptions and Rates

Switzerland VAT updates for 2025 include changes in VAT exemption scope and a product category added to the reduced VAT rate of 2.6%.

Slovakia to Increase VAT Rates from 2025

Slovakia approved the increase of the VAT rates to 23% and 19% by January 2025.

Dutch VAT Rate on Agriculture Products Raised by 2025

Dutch VAT Rate Raised from 1 January 2025 for certain agricultural goods and services.

Ireland VAT Rates: 2025 Changes

Temporary reduced rate to gas and electricity to 9% is again extended until April 2025. Also, starting on 1 January 2025, VAT on heat pump installed is reduced to 9%.

Madeira Decreased Reduced VAT Rate to 4%

Madeira Decreased Reduced VAT Rate to 4%, from former 5%. The measure will be effective in the Portuguese island from 1 October 2024.

Temporary Reduced VAT Rates in Spain 2024

On 30 September 2024 ended the temporary zero VAT rate on essential foodstuffs in Spain. These products are now subject to 2% VAT rate, and will be back to reduced rate 4% by 2025. Also, the olive oil is planned to be considered within the list of essential foodstuffs.

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Estonia

VAT Rate Increase in Estonia by 2025

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.