- Latvia will temporarily reduce VAT on essential foods to 12% (from 21%) from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, as part of a pilot project.
- The reduced VAT applies to all bread, fresh milk (excluding UHT), fresh/chilled poultry (not frozen), and fresh eggs.
- The 12% VAT rate for fresh fruits, berries, and vegetables typical to Latvia becomes permanent from January 1, 2026.
- The 5% reduced VAT rate for books and media will only apply to publications in Latvian, official EU languages, or OECD languages; others will be taxed at 21%.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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