- The Swedish Ministry of Finance issued a memorandum on proposed VAT Act amendments.
- The proposal suggests reducing the VAT rate on food and bottled water from 12 percent to 6 percent.
- The reduction applies from April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
- Spirits, wine, strong beer, and certain drinking water are excluded from the reduction.
- The changes apply to taxable transactions occurring after the amendments take effect.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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