- The Finnish Tax Administration updated its VAT guidance for billing service companies and workers effective Jan. 1.
- The reduced VAT rate for certain supplies (foodstuffs, restaurant/catering services, passenger transport, specified sports/physical activity services) decreased from 14% to 13.5%.
- Examples and explanations on invoicing, VAT calculation, and applicable tax rates were revised to reflect the new rate.
- The underlying VAT principles remain unchanged.
- The new guidance replaces the previous version and is valid from Jan. 1.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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