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Latvia’s Proposal to Raise VAT Rate on Fruit and Vegetables Sparks Controversy

  • Latvian government plans to increase VAT rate on fruit and vegetables from 5% to 12%
  • The current reduced VAT rate of 5% was introduced in 2018 as a pilot project
  • The government agreed to extend the reduced VAT rate until December 31, 2023
  • The proposed increase will take effect from January 1, 2024

Source: meridianglobalservices.com

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