If you’re visiting or doing business in Sweden, the standard VAT rate is 25%, which applies to most goods and services. However, there are also two reduced VAT rates of 12% and 6%. When eating or drinking at a restaurant, you may be charged at two different VAT rates on your bill. In this article, Ryan VAT Recovery Director Cathrine Engman explains why automating VAT deductibility is tricky in Sweden.
Source: www.ryan.com
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