- Standard VAT rate in Finland to increase from 24% to 25.5% as of 1 September 2024
- Rate increase expected to strengthen public finances
- Changes to reduced VAT rates also being prepared
- New standard VAT rate applies to goods and services currently subject to 24% VAT
- Advance payments received before 1 September 2024 subject to 24% VAT, those received on or after subject to 25.5% VAT
- Changes to reduced VAT rates may come into effect from 1 January 2025
- Government plans to increase reduced VAT rate for certain goods and services from 10% to 14%
- Rate increase will not apply to newspapers and magazines
Source: taxathand.com
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