VAT Rate on Culture, Sports, and Media Remains at 9% After Proposed Increase Halted

• The VAT rate on culture, sports, and media remains at 9 percent
• The proposed increase in the 2025 Tax Plan will not proceed
• The increase was initially planned to raise the rate to 21 percent starting January 1, 2026
• An alternative to the VAT increase has been found after research requested by the House of Representatives
• The postponement of the transitional arrangement means the 9 percent rate continues
• This applies to single-use vouchers and payments made after June 30, 2025, for services in 2026

Source: accountancyvanmorgen.nl

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