- Finnish parliament approved reducing the VAT rate from 14% to 13.5%, effective January 1, 2026, pending presidential confirmation.
- The new 13.5% VAT rate applies to essential goods and services, including groceries, restaurant services, books, pharmaceuticals, passenger transport, and cultural/sports admissions.
- The change aims to provide financial relief to households and stimulate consumer spending.
- Businesses must update their systems to apply the new rate, and tax authorities will provide transition guidance.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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