- Latvian Parliament accepted Bill No. 1048 to amend the VAT Law
- Bill proposes reducing VAT rate from 12 percent to 5 percent
- Applies to medicinal products registered with European Agency
- Includes medicinal products registered in Latvia
- Covers medicinal products with State Agency of Medicines permits
- Includes medicinal products not requiring registration under pharmacy laws
- Applies to registered medical devices and related parts for individual use
- Law set to take effect on January 1, 2026
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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