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Lithuania Abolishes 9% VAT Rate, Adjusts Tax on Services and Books from 2026

  • Lithuania is removing the 9% reduced VAT rate effective January 1, 2026.
  • Passenger services, accommodation services, and visits to cultural institutions will now be taxed at 12%.
  • Printed and electronic books will be taxed at 5%.
  • Thermal energy and firewood will be taxed at the standard VAT rate.

Source: sovos.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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