Slovenia Plans VAT Cuts on Essentials and Energy, Pending Final Approval

• Slovenia adopted an Act to cut tax burdens, including VAT on essential goods and energy, but it is not final yet and could be suspended or rejected due to a possible referendum.
• If enacted, from July 2026 the VAT rate on 15 basic food items, gluten-free foods, fertilizers, and seeds would drop from 9.5% to 5%.
• A temporary VAT cut on energy products would lower the rate from 22% to 9.5% for electricity, natural gas, district heating, and firewood.
• The energy VAT reduction would apply from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Source: taxand.com

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