- Lithuanian parliament approved increasing reduced VAT rate from 9% to 12%
- Implementation date is 1st January 2026
- Affected areas include passenger transport services
- Also applies to admission to art and cultural events and institutions
- Accommodation services will be affected
- Catering services and take-away food included
- E-books and journals will see the change
- Standard VAT rate of 21% and reduced rate of 5% remain unchanged
Source:
- meridianglobalservices.com
- Published in the Official Gazette on June 20, 2025: Law on the Amendment of Article 19 of the Republic of Lithuania Law on Value Added Tax No. IX-751
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