Latvia Proposes Reduced VAT Rates for Books, Media, and Food Products Starting 2026

• Latvian Parliament accepted Bill No. 1124 to amend the VAT Law.
• The bill proposes a 5% VAT rate for books and mass media publications, both printed and digital.
• A 12% VAT rate is proposed for certain food products, including fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, poultry, and eggs.
• The 12% rate for food products would apply from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
• The law would take effect on January 1, 2026.

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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