- The statement “Market and fairground amusements – value added tax” will no longer be applied as of January 15, 2026.
- The previous statement clarified VAT rules for activities like ring toss, ball throwing, dart throwing, shooting galleries, and similar amusements.
- It also addressed VAT exemptions for games of chance such as prize wheels, based on EU court practice.
- The information in the statement is now available on guidance pages, making the statement unnecessary.
Source: www4.skatteverket.se
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