Changes in VAT and excise refund rules for foreign diplomatic missions and consular offices.

• Changes to the rules regarding VAT and excise tax refunds for certain foreign diplomatic missions and consular offices
• US embassies in Lithuania and their personnel are exempt from VAT refunds for vehicles purchased
• Families of Czech Republic diplomatic missions in Lithuania are no longer eligible for VAT exemptions on fuel for vehicles
• Changes apply to goods and services purchased on or after September 1, 2024
• More information available in document RM-36188 dated September 5, 2024
• Issued by the Legal Department of Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance

Source: vmi.lt

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