Category: Denmark

Denmark proposes scraping VAT on books 2027 under EU VAT Freedoms to tackle declining literacy Denmark is debating cutting VAT on books to 0% from 25% as part of a broader national strategy to address declining reading rates. The reform aligns with the European Union’s

Denmark struggles on structural cut to VAT on food The new government of Mette Frederiksen has confirmed on 2 June 2026 that VAT will be cut on essential foods. Denmark’s Ministry of Finance had confirmed on 28 January 2026 that it will cut VAT on

Push on e-invoicing; preparations for Peppol PINT; new SAF-T Denmark is tightening the screws on digital finance. The latest direction from the Danish Business Authority signals a shift from encouragement to default digital behaviour, particularly for businesses already operating on registered bookkeeping systems. World's only

Denmark to introduce zero VAT on books and scrap coffee and chocolate taxes Denmark has proposed abolishing long-standing coffee and chocolate consumption taxes from 1 July 2026. The same bill would introduce a 0% VAT rate on books, e-books and audiobooks, extending the current zero

Danish Tax Agency Guidance on Correction of Incorrectly Charged VAT On 21 May 2025, the Danish Tax Agency (DTA) issued updated guidance revising its long-standing approach to VAT refunds in cases involving incorrectly invoiced output VAT. The changes come into effect immediately. See more in