- Certain sugar and confectionery products (including caramel, chewing gum, white chocolate, marzipan, health lozenges, and various candies) will have their VAT rate increased from 19% to 23%.
- Specific cocoa and chocolate products (including chocolate, cocoa powder with added sugar, chocolate blocks, chocolate milk crumb, and chocolate coatings) are also subject to the VAT increase.
- Dietetic foods under a special regulation are excluded from this VAT increase.
- The changes were approved by the Slovak National Council on September 24, 2025, and December 9, 2025.
Source: financnasprava.sk
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