27 January 2023

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.

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Greece

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27 January 2023

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Portugal – application of the 0% VAT rate to certain basic necessities

Portugal now applies a 0% VAT rate to 44 so-called basic necessities. These are food products, fruits (pears, apples, bananas, etc.), vegetables (onions, tomatoes, broccoli, etc.), fish (cod, sardines, hake,...

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Portugal

VAT rates

25 April 2023

Czech Republic – Rate change planned for 2024

The Czech Republic is considering consolidating the two reduced VAT rates of 15% and 10% into a single rate of 14% or 13%. The standard rate would remain at 21%....

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Czech Republic

VAT rates

16 April 2023

Bulgaria – extended application of 9% VAT rate for certain goods and services

Bulgaria announced that the 9% VAT rate will remain applicable until the end of 2023 to the following services and sales of goods: Restaurant and caterer ; Organization of excursions...

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Bulgaria

VAT rates

27 March 2023

Spain – Extended application of 0% VAT rate to certain products

The application of the 0% VAT rate applicable to certain products (flour, legumes, etc.) is extended until June 30, 2023. This measure was originally introduced in January 2023.

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Spain

VAT rates

14 March 2023