France updates guidance on VAT rate for cooling energy
France has clarified that the supply of cooling energy distributed through networks is subject to the reduced 5.5% rate of value added tax (VAT), following an amendment introduced by the Finance Law for 2026. The clarification was published on 26
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Thailand extends reduced VAT rate until September 2027
Thailand has extended its reduced Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate of 6.3% for another year, from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Including the 0.7% local government allocation, the effective VAT rate remains 7% on sales of goods, provision of
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Poland temporarily cuts VAT rate on motor fuels to 8%
Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy issued a regulation on 13 August 2026 temporarily reducing the VAT rate on certain motor fuels to 8%. The measure amends the Regulation of 9 December 2023 on reduced VAT rates and applies for two weeks,
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Thailand extends 7% VAT rate through 2027
Thailand's Cabinet has approved extending the reduced value-added tax rate of 7% for another year from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 in a press release issued on 27 July 2026. The current reduced rate was set to expire on 30 September
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Kenya: KRA extends 8% VAT rate on fuel products through 14 October 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has published the Value Added Tax (Amendment of Rate of Tax) Order 2026 on 14 July 2026, in which it extended the temporary VAT reduction from 16% to 8% on premium gasoline (motor spirit), illuminating kerosene, and
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Kenya extends reduced VAT on petroleum products through mid-October 2026
Kenya’s government confirmed, on 14 July 2026, that it is keeping its reduced 8% value-added tax rate on petroleum products through mid-October, alongside a KES 945 million subsidy to stabilise pump prices in the July-August cycle. The
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Ireland reintroduces 9% VAT for food businesses, hairdressers
Ireland's Government has announced, on 30 June 2026, the reintroduction of the 9% VAT rate for food and catering services and hairdressing from 1 July 2026, delivering a commitment set out in the Programme for Government. According to the
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Spain cuts hydrocarbon tax rates, extends diesel aid through September 2026
The Spanish Tax Agency has announced the publication of Royal Decree-Law 18/2026 in the Official State Gazette (BOE), introducing tax measures under the Comprehensive Response Plan to the Crisis in the Middle East. The legislation, dated 29 June
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Sweden lowers VAT rate on admission to dance events
Sweden has enacted an amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (2023:200) that lowers the VAT rate on admission to dance events from 25% to 6%. The change was approved by the Riksdag and formalised through Act SFS 2026:841, which was issued on 28 May
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Austria gazettes law on reduced VAT for on staple foods
Austria has published a law in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. I No. 37/2026) on 10 June 2026 introducing reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for a range of essential food products under amendments to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (UStG 1994). The
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Poland extends lower VAT on fuels through June 2026, withdraws excise cuts
Poland’s government announced on 15 June 2026 that it has prolonged the reduced VAT rate on petrol, diesel, and pure biocomponents until 30 June 2026, maintaining relief measures introduced under its CPN programme aimed at stabilising fuel prices
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UK cuts VAT on tourist attractions to 5% in summer relief package
The UK announced on 21 May 2026 a temporary reduction in value-added tax (VAT) for tourist attractions and related services from 25 June 2026 to 1 September 2026, aimed at supporting families and the hospitality sector amid rising energy costs
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Austria: Parliament approves draft VAT reform introducing reduced rate on staple foods
The Austrian Parliament (Nationalrat) approved on 21 May 2026 a draft bill introducing a reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on staple foods. The measure forms part of the Austrian Value Added Tax Reform Act 2026 and still requires approval by the
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Czech Republic proposes key VAT amendments for 2027-28
The Czech Ministry of Finance has unveiled two draft amendments to the VAT Act, introducing significant changes scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2027 and 1 July 2028, addressing bad debt provisions, hospitality VAT rates, and partial
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Switzerland considers extending accommodation VAT rate to 2035
The Swiss Federal Council published a dispatch on 7 May 2026 concerning a draft amendment to extend the reduced VAT rate of 3.8% for the accommodation services sector, including hotels. Under current legislation, the reduced VAT rate of 3.8% is
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The Austrian Parliament is reviewing a draft bill amending the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (Umsatzsteuergesetz 1994) to introduce a reduced VAT rate of 4.9% on selected basic foodstuffs. The measure was approved by the Finance Committee on 12 May 2026
See MorePoland further extends temporary VAT, excise relief on motor fuels
In an announcement on 13 May 2026, Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy extended temporary reductions in VAT and excise tax on motor fuels until 31 May 2026, maintaining relief measures initially introduced to counter price volatility stemming
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Zambia introduces temporary VAT zero rating on petrol, diesel
Zambia has implemented temporary fiscal measures on fuel following a Cabinet decision on 31 March 2026, chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, in response to what it described as an emergency in the national fuel supply situation. The Cabinet
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