Finland’s Ministry of Finance has announced that it will not move forward with the planned increase in the VAT rate on chocolates and candies from 14% to 25.5% on 1 June 2025.
In addition, the Ministry is preparing a legislative amendment to compensate for the loss of tax revenue, which would remove tax subsidies related to electricity use in data centers and mines. Meanwhile, the alcohol tax will be increased on wine and other fermented alcoholic beverages.
On 20 December 2025, the Ministry initiated a public consultation to discuss raising the VAT rate on chocolates and sweets, which concluded on 7 February 2025. The proposed increase was projected to generate an additional EUR 83 million in annual tax revenue.