- Finland will lower its reduced VAT rate from 14% to 13.5% starting January 1, 2026, pending presidential approval.
- The reduced rate will still apply to the same goods and services, such as food, non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants, books, pharmaceuticals, passenger transport, and cultural/sports event admissions.
- The change aims to boost household purchasing power and stimulate domestic consumption.
- Businesses in affected sectors must update their pricing, invoicing, and tax systems accordingly.
- Further guidance from tax authorities on the transition is expected.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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