The Lithuanian government approved amendments to the VAT Law to incorporate provisions of EU Directive 2022/542.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas made this announcement on 12 February 2025.

Earlier, the Ministry of Finance has made further amendments to the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT), refining previous proposals and enhancing alignment with EU Directive 2022/542 on 27 January 2025.

The amendments include key updates such as the expansion of the special scheme for small enterprises, changes to the place of service provision rules, simplified VAT registration for international transactions, enhanced invoice requirements, and adjustments related to financial services.

The amendments are set to be adopted through an expedited procedure. If approved, the changes will take effect from 1 May 2025.