Global VAT Changes Ahead: Fuel, Energy, Books and More

• Poland will cut VAT on motor fuels from 23% to 8% for 17–31 August 2026, with prices capped daily, then revert to 23%.
• The UK will reduce VAT on domestic electricity in Great Britain from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027; other domestic fuels and Northern Ireland stay at 5%.
• Denmark proposes cutting VAT on printed books, e-books, and audiobooks from 25% to 0% from 1 January 2027, pending approval.
• Croatia will raise VAT on certain energy supplies from 5% back to 13% on 1 April 2027.
• Moldova will use tiered VAT rates: 8% for essentials and 12% for agri-food, HoReCa, and tourism, replacing a planned flat 20% hike.

Source: p2pnetwork.org

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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