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Cyprus: Zero VAT Rate for essential goods until May 2027

October 22, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

The Cypriot Council of Minsters approved a temporary 0% VAT rate for certain essential goods. The 0% VAT rate applies as follows: – From 1 October 2026 […]

Poland – 23% VAT rate for selected non-alcoholic and energy drinks

September 30, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

The Polish government has approved a draft amendment to the VAT Act that would remove the reduced VAT treatment on juice containing non-alcoholic beverages that fall within […]

A Much-Needed Break for Families in the UK Comes to an End: But How should Businesses React?

September 2, 2026 Daniel Molloy European VAT Update, VAT Rates, VAT Technology Solutions

On the 25th June 2026, the VAT rate in the United Kingdom on children’s meals, admission tickets and family attractions was reduced from 20% to 5% until […]

Belgium – VAT reform to merge 6% and 12% reduced rates into a single 9% rate

July 1, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

Belgium is actively debating a major VAT rate change that would combine two reduced Value-Added Tax (VAT) rates (6% and 12%) into a single, intermediate 9% rate. […]

Denmark – VAT on books

July 1, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

Denmark is reintroducing legislation to eliminate its 25% VAT on books. Currently, the VAT rate on books in Denmark is one of the highest in the world, […]

Switzerland – VAT rates increase

June 23, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

The Swiss parliament approved a plan to raise the standard VAT rate from 8.1% to 8.5%. This tax hike is designed to help pay for a new […]

The Challenges of the Last-Minute VAT Form and VAT Rate Change in Austria

June 15, 2026 Daniel Molloy European VAT Update, VAT Rates

In January 2026, the Austrian parliament approved legislation that implements a cut on the VAT rate applied to essential foods from 10% to 4.9%, taking effect on […]

Bulgaria – 0% VAT rate proposed on essential food

June 8, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

Bulgaria is reviewing a draft bill proposing a 0% VAT rate on essential food and beverages. The rising cost of living has been a heavy burden for […]

Austria – 4.9% VAT rate approved

June 3, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

Austria’s parliament has approved legislation that cuts the Value Added Tax (VAT) on essential foods from 10% to 4.9%, taking effect on 1st July 2026. The anti-inflation […]

HMRC’s Great Summer VAT Discount: Slightly Cheaper Ice Cream, Big Questions Remain

May 27, 2026 Christina Cawley European VAT Update, VAT Rates

For a few weeks this summer, UK VAT on children’s meals, tickets and family attractions drops from 20% to 5%. A targeted intervention aimed at easing a […]

Cyprus – Temporary Zero VAT Rate on Meat and Fish

April 15, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

As part of a broader government strategy to combat rising inflation and support household purchasing power, Cyprus has officially implemented a temporary zero-rate VAT on fresh, chilled, […]

Belgium – VAT Exemption Threshold Raise to €30,000

April 15, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

In a move aimed at reducing administrative burdens for micro-enterprises and freelancers, the Belgian federal government has approved an increase in the VAT exemption threshold for small […]

Sweden to reduce VAT on food from 12% to 6%

March 9, 2026 Zdenek Vajnlich European VAT Update, VAT Rates

Further to our post from November 2025 regarding draft bill concerning the reduction of VAT rate on food, the Swedish parliament has voted now in favour of […]

Latvia – 2026 Budget adopted by Parliament

March 3, 2026 Monika Misiura European VAT Update, VAT Rates

The Latvian Parliament officially approved a major reduction in the VAT rate for several basic food items as part of the 2026 state budget. The changes introduce a […]