- The Dutch House of Representatives approved a bill to maintain a reduced VAT rate for culture, media, and sports.
- The VAT rate for these sectors will remain at 9% instead of increasing to 21% as initially planned.
- The VAT on accommodation will still rise to 21% from January 2026.
- The bill includes formal approval of previously suspended transitional rules.
- Financial coverage for maintaining the reduced VAT rate will come from limiting inflation adjustments in income and wage taxes from 2026.
Source: nlfiscaal.nl
House of Representatives approves bill to retain reduced VAT rate on culture, media and sport
On 2 October 2025, the House of Representatives approved the bill for the Preservation of a Reduced VAT Rate on Culture, Media and Sport Act (36814).
The proposal was submitted to the House of Representatives on Budget Day 2025. The proposal ensures that the reduced VAT rate on culture, media and sports will continue to apply as of 1 January 2026. The reduced VAT rate on accommodation will be increased to 21% as of 1 January 2026.
Source Taxlive
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