- The Dutch House of Representatives approved a bill to maintain a reduced VAT rate for culture, media, and sports.
- The VAT rate for these sectors will remain at 9% instead of increasing to 21% as initially planned.
- The VAT on accommodation will still rise to 21% from January 2026.
- The bill includes formal approval of previously suspended transitional rules.
- Financial coverage for maintaining the reduced VAT rate will come from limiting inflation adjustments in income and wage taxes from 2026.
Source: nlfiscaal.nl
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