- Denmark plans to reduce VAT on basic foodstuffs from 2028 due to rising food prices, but the scope of the cut is undecided.
- The government is considering either a VAT reduction on all food or only on fruit and vegetables.
- This would be a significant change from Denmark’s current single 25% VAT rate on almost all goods and services.
- Similar VAT cuts are being introduced in Sweden (April 2026) and Austria (July 2026).
- Any VAT change in Denmark will take time, involve legislative and system adjustments, and may increase compliance complexity for businesses; non-VAT measures are also being considered to address food price inflation.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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