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Latvia

Manual
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Local Language:
Pievienotās vertības nodoklis (PVN)
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VAT Rates
Standard rate
21%
Reduced rate
12% and 5%

VAT Basics

Latvian VAT Rates by goods and services.

The standard VAT rate is 21%. The standard VAT rate generally applies for all goods and services for which no exemption, 0% or one of the reduced VAT rates is foreseen.

The first reduced VAT rate is 12%. This reduced rate applies to pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, specialized children's products, some types of energy, national public transport as well as hotel accommodation, among others.

In addition, there is a reduced VAT rate of 5%. This is a temporary VAT rate because, in principle, it will only be in force until 31 December 2023. This reduced rate applies, in general, to certain types of food products, media and subscriptions, and certain printed magazines, among others.

Supplies and services at 0% are the standard supplies, such as exports or intra-Community supplies.

Finally, some supplies are VAT exempt, such as postal services, education and cultural services, financial and insurance transactions, immovable property rental, betting, and gambling.

To confirm the specific VAT rate applicable to your product or service in Latvia, we recommend that you contact us

  • Foodstuff
    5%
  • Water supplies
    21%
  • Pharmaceutical products
    12%
  • Medical equipment for disabled persons
    12% and 0%
  • Children´s car seats
    12%
  • Passenger transport
    12%
  • Books
    5%
  • Books on other physical means of support
    5%
  • Newspapers
    5%
  • Periodicals
    5%
  • Admission to cultural services (theatre, etc)
    Exempt
  • Admission to amusement parks
    Exempt
  • Pay TV / cable
    21%
  • TV licenses
    21%
  • Writers / composers
    21%
  • Hotel Accommodation
    12%  
  • Restaurant and catering services
    21%
  • Restaurants
    21%
  • Medical and dental care
    Exempt and 21%
  • Repair of shoes and leather goods
    21%
  • Repair of clothing and household linen
    21%
  • Hairdressing
    21%

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