Government Proposes Higher VAT on Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Energy Drinks with Juice Content

• A bill proposes increasing the preferential VAT rate on certain non-alcoholic beverages with at least 20% fruit, vegetable, or juice content.
• The increase would also apply to non-alcoholic equivalents of alcoholic drinks (up to 0.5% alcohol) and energy drinks with added caffeine or taurine.
• The bill is expected to be passed by the Council of Ministers in Q4 2025.

Source: kpmg.com

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