- Portugal’s draft Budget Law for 2024 includes various tax measures
- The budget law must be approved by parliament before it can be enacted
- If approved, the law will enter into force on January 1, 2024
- Some of the VAT-relevant changes include the extension of VAT exemption for compost and fertilizers until December 2024
- VAT exemption for essential food items will not be extended until the end of 2023
- VAT exemption on tickets for people accompanying those with a disability
- Reduced VAT rate of 13% on certain beverages when supplied with food and beverage services
- Simplified VAT refund regime for travel agencies organizing events and procedures for refunds
- Progressive taxation of certain petroleum and energy products
- IABA rates applicable to alcoholic beverages and drinks containing added sugar or sweeteners would increase by 10%
- Law No. 56/2023 provides for changes to the Portuguese VAT Code to apply the reduced VAT rate to services relating to the construction or rehabilitation of certain immovable property.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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