- The Norwegian Official Gazette announced VAT rates for 2025 on December 19
- The general VAT rate is set at 25 percent applicable to taxable turnover, withdrawals, and imports unless a reduced rate applies
- A reduced VAT rate of 15 percent applies to sales, withdrawals, and imports of foodstuffs
- Another reduced VAT rate of 12 percent applies to turnover and withdrawal of specified services
- An 11.11 percent VAT rate is specified for sales related to wild marine resources
- A 15 percent VAT rate applies to sales and withdrawals of water from waterworks and sewage services
- All new VAT measures will be effective from January 1, 2025
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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