1 January 2021

Germany – Covid-19: 19% and 7% VAT Rates of to be applied again in Germany

As of January1^st 2021, the 19% and 7% VAT rates apply again in Germany. Germany has authorised a temporary reduction in its VAT rates. The standard VAT rate was reduced from 19% to 16% and the reduced VAT rate from 7% to 5%. This measure was in force from 1^st July 2020 to 31st December 2020.

1 January 2021

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Estonia: New increase in standard VAT rate

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

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Estonia

VAT rates

25 July 2024

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).

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Spain

VAT rates

4 July 2024

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).

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Switzerland

VAT rates

1 July 2024

Cyprus – Extension of the 0% VAT rate on some essential products

This rate cut was due to end on April 30, 2024. However, the Cypriot government has decided to extend until June 30, 2024, the temporary application of the 0% VAT...

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Cyprus

VAT rates

22 May 2024

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