The European Union has defined a harmonised legal framework for VAT, which is introduced in our guide to Intra-Community VAT obligations. However, each Member State has the flexibility to define its own VAT rates, the conditions for VAT registration, the reverse charge mechanism, the conditions for VAT recovery, exemptions, invoicing rules and reporting requirements. You will find in our country guides the main national specificities. You will find in our country guides the main national specificities.

VAT UPDATES

VAT regulations change frequently in Europe. Our monitoring service shares the latest news in each of the 27 EU Member States.

Estonia: New increase in standard VAT rate

From July1st, 2025, the standard rate of VAT in Estonia will rise from 22% to 25%.
Country Briefs
Estonia
VAT rates

Spain – changes concerning olive oil

From July1, 2024, olive oil will be added to the list of essential products taxed at a 0-rate during periods of inflation (4% under normal conditions).
Country Briefs
Spain
VAT rates

Switzerland – standard vat rate may be raised to 8.5

From July1, 2024, olive oil will be added to the list of essential products taxed at a 0-rate during periods of inflation (4% under normal conditions).
Country Briefs
Switzerland
VAT rates

Germany – Obligation to receive electronic invoices from January 1, 2025

The Wachstumschancengesetz was passed by both German parliamentary chambers on March 22, 2024. The obligation to issue BtoB electronic invoices will be introduced in two waves: From January 1, 2027
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Germany
E-invoicing

Luxembourg – Clarification of the concept of partial exemption

In decision no. 2024TALCH14/00058 , the 14th Chamber confirmed the position of the 3rd Chamber and the AEDT. A company is automatically classified as a partial taxable person if it
Country Briefs
Luxembourg
VAT deductions

Luxembourg – Rules for VAT deduction of overheads have been enshrined

In decision no. 2024TALCH14/00058, Luxemburg judges confirm the position of the Administration de l’Enregistrement, des Domaines et de la TVA (AEDT) on the right to deduct VAT on overheads. To
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Luxembourg
VAT deductions
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