- Finland’s reduced VAT rate will decrease from 14% to 13.5% effective 1 January 2026.
- The Finnish Tax Administration updated its guidance for billing service companies and workers to reflect this change, without altering underlying VAT principles.
- The new reduced rate applies to foodstuffs, restaurant and catering services, passenger transport, and certain sports and physical activity services.
- The guidance includes updated examples and VAT calculation illustrations, and businesses must ensure invoicing reflects the new rate from the effective date.
- The updated guidance replaces the previous 2024 version and is effective from 1 January 2026.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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