- A zero VAT rate will apply to bread, baby food, coffee, milk, meat and sugar under a decree approved by the Council of Ministers.
- Frozen or chilled meat products (beef, pork, sheep and goat) will be zero-rated from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
- Fresh and frozen bread; fresh, condensed and plant-based milk; roasted and unroasted coffee beans and ground coffee; sugar; and dry and liquid baby food will be zero-rated from October 12, 2026, until May 31, 2027.
- Processed meat products such as marinated and smoked meats, sheftalia, chicken nuggets and sausages will remain under the existing reduced VAT rate.
- Ready-made drinks like takeaway coffee, plus snacks and pastries, will continue to be taxed at the standard VAT rate.
Source: cyprus-mail.com
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