- From January 1, 2026, Latvia will apply a 5% VAT rate to books and media in Latvian, Latgalian, Livonian, and official EU, EEA, and OECD languages.
- Publications in non-OECD/EU languages, including Russian, will remain subject to the standard 21% VAT rate.
- The 12% VAT rate for fresh fruits, berries, and vegetables typical to Latvia will become permanent.
- A one-year pilot (July 2026–June 2027) will reduce VAT from 21% to 12% on essential foods: bread, milk (excluding UHT), fresh poultry, and eggs.
- These changes aim to support consumers, promote national culture, and curb inflation.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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