- Latvia’s government approved a reduced VAT rate of 12 percent on basic foods including milk, bread, poultry meat and eggs
- The reduced rate excludes ultra-sterilised milk from the milk category
- The measure will apply from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
- Parliamentary approval is still required before the change can be implemented
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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