- The Swedish Ministry of Finance proposed a bill to temporarily reduce the VAT rate on food and bottled water from 12% to 6%.
- The reduction excludes spirits, wine, strong beer, and certain types of drinking water.
- The new rate applies to taxable transactions occurring after the law takes effect.
- The law would be in force from April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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