Media, Press, Culture

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

The reduction of the VAT rate from 24% to 13% on public transport, coffee supplies, cinemas, sports halls, tourist packages and non-alcoholic beverages is extended until December 31, 2023.

27 January 2023

Ireland – VAT exemption for print and electronic media

Until then, the print and electronic media were taxed at 9%. It will now be taxable at 0%. This change takes place on January1st, 2023.

Country Briefs Ireland Media, Press, Culture VAT Exemption VAT rates

8 November 2022

Estonia – Change of VAT rates for print and electronic media

The VAT rate applicable to the print and electronic media has been reduced from 9% to 5%. This change is effective August 1st, 2022.

Country Briefs Estonia Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

5 November 2022

Ireland extends the application of the reduced rate to certain sectors of activity

The Irish government has announced in a press release the extension of the reduced VAT rate of 9% applicable to the tourism and hospitality industry until February 28, 2023. The following are affected by the application of the 9% rate: Hotels and tourist accommodation Cinemas, museums, amusement parks Some printed materials, brochures, flyers, programs and...

Country Briefs Ireland Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

13 May 2022

Bulgaria – Application of the extended reduced VAT rate to certain goods and services

The Bulgarian administration has announced that the application of the reduced VAT rate of 9% is extended until December 31, 2022 for the following goods and services: Restauration et traiteur Livres et autres publications Services en lien avec l’utilisation des installations sportives Aliments pour bébés et jeunes enfants, couches pour...

Country Briefs Bulgaria Exhibitions, Conferences, Shows Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

18 January 2022

Greece – New 6% VAT rate for books and electronic publications in Greece

From 1st July 2021, the reduced VAT rate of 6% will apply to electronic books and publications. This measure follows EU Member States’s wishes to impose the same rate of VAT on books and written press in both physical and electronic formats.

Country Briefs Greece Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

21 October 2021

Latvia – New 5% VAT rate for books and press

From 1st January 2022, the VAT rate applicable to books and printed media in physical and electronic format is reduced from 12% to 5%. This measure follows EU Member States’s wishes to impose the same rate of VAT on books and written press in both physical and electronic formats.

Country Briefs Latvia Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

17 October 2021

Germany – VAT Reduced on Certain Transactions

On 1st January 2020, VAT on the sale of e-books, feminine hygiene products and long-distance train journeys will be reduced from 19% to 7%.

Country Briefs Media, Press, Culture Vehicles & Transport VAT rates

19 July 2021

Austria – VAT Reduced on Certain Transactions

On 1st January 2020, VAT on the sale of e-books, feminine hygiene products and long-distance train journeys will be reduced from 19% to 7%.

Country Briefs Austria Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

19 July 2021

Slovenia – Reduced VAT Rate on Certain E-books

From 1st January 2020 Slovenia has introduced a second reduced 5% VAT rate, which for the time being applies only to sales of books and periodicals in electronic form.

Country Briefs Slovenia Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

19 July 2021

Bulgaria – A Reduced Rate May Apply for the Sale of Books, Magazines and in the Catering Sector.

Bulgaria has announced that for the period from 1st July 2020 to 31st December 2021, a reduced rate of 9% may apply to: the sale of books and magazines and certain reception services such as catering

Country Briefs Bulgaria Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

18 September 2020

Bulgaria – Reduction of VAT rate for e-books and restaurants

Bulgaria proposes to reduce the rate on e-books and catering services from 20% to 9%. If adopted, this measure should enter into force from 1stJuly 2020.

Country Briefs Bulgaria Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

13 June 2020

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

Ireland – VAT exemption for print and electronic media

Estonia – Change of VAT rates for print and electronic media

Ireland extends the application of the reduced rate to certain sectors of activity

Bulgaria – Application of the extended reduced VAT rate to certain goods and services

Greece – New 6% VAT rate for books and electronic publications in Greece

Latvia – New 5% VAT rate for books and press

Germany – VAT Reduced on Certain Transactions

Austria – VAT Reduced on Certain Transactions

Slovenia – Reduced VAT Rate on Certain E-books

Bulgaria – A Reduced Rate May Apply for the Sale of Books, Magazines and in the Catering Sector.

Bulgaria – Reduction of VAT rate for e-books and restaurants

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