- The VAT rate on culture, sports, and media remains at 9 percent.
- The proposed increase in the 2025 Tax Plan will not proceed.
- The 2025 Tax Plan suggested raising the VAT rate to 21 percent starting January 1, 2026.
- The House of Representatives requested research into alternatives for this VAT increase.
- The research is complete and an alternative has been found.
- The VAT increase will not occur for the culture, sports, and media sectors.
- The previously agreed transition arrangement is postponed.
- The 9 percent VAT rate will continue to apply, including for single-use vouchers and payments made after June 30, 2025, for services in 2026.
Source: belastingdienst.nl
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