Global VAT and Indirect Tax Rate Changes Effective in 2026: Key Updates by Jurisdiction

• Multiple countries are implementing VAT and indirect tax rate changes effective mostly from 1 January 2026, with some exceptions.
• Notable changes include new or adjusted VAT rates in Belgium, Bhutan, Cabo Verde, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Malawi, Netherlands, and Romania.
• Several countries are reducing VAT rates on specific goods or services (e.g., books in Denmark, food in Latvia, electricity and water in Cabo Verde, restaurant services in Germany).
• Some countries are increasing standard VAT rates (e.g., Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Liberia, Romania, Netherlands for short-stay accommodations).
• Special or temporary VAT reductions and regime changes are being introduced in Cyprus, Greece, and Liberia.

Source: bdo.global

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