- Estonia has been making changes to VAT rates for years, impacting the economy significantly.
- VAT rates play a crucial role in fiscal policy, helping the government meet budgetary needs.
- In 2025, Estonia introduced further VAT changes, attracting attention from businesses and consumers.
- The standard VAT rate increased from 20 percent to 22 percent in 2024.
- As of July 1, 2025, the standard VAT rate will be 24 percent.
- From January 1, 2025, the VAT on accommodation services increased to 13 percent and on digital and printed publications to 9 percent.
- The government justifies these increases due to the need for higher budget revenues, inflation, and rising state expenses.
Source: eurofiscalis.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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