Highlights of Indirect Tax Measures in Portugal’s Draft Budget Law and Recent Legislation

• Portugal’s draft budget law for 2024 includes various tax measures
• Proposed changes to Portuguese VAT legislation would affect VAT rates and exemptions
• Law No. 56/2023 applies the reduced VAT rate to services related to construction or rehabilitation of certain immovable property
• VAT exemptions for cultural services and goods used in agricultural activities
• Intermediate VAT rate for certain beverages supplied through food and beverage services
• Refund of VAT on certain expenses for travel agencies
• No extension of VAT exemption for certain food products
• Increase in IABA rates for alcoholic beverages and drinks with added sugar
• Progressive taxation of certain petroleum and energy products
• Tax on liquid without nicotine in containers for electronic cigarettes
• General increase in ISV rates for vehicles
• Changes to calculation of single circulation tax for older vehicles
• Law No. 56/2023 applies reduced VAT rate to certain construction and rehabilitation contracts

Source: taxathand.com

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