- Norway proposes merging its two reduced VAT rates (15% and 12%) into one to simplify the tax system.
- The goal is to reduce administrative complexity for businesses.
- The reform is part of the 2026 National Budget, which also plans to phase out VAT exemptions for electric vehicles.
- Additional measures include new cross-border service rules for multi-location entities from July 1, 2026.
- Norway also plans mandatory B2B e-invoicing starting January 1, 2027.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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