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Uruguay extends 13% reduced tourism VAT to Oct 2026

1 June 2026 in

COVID-19

Tourism VAT cut prolonged again for further six months till 1 October 2026 Uruguay has extended for the sixth time its reduced Value Added Tax rate for tourism services as the economic effects of the coronavirus continue. World's only single tax engine & reporting application,

Kenya VAT cut to 15% proposal

30 January 2026 in

Kenya

Fresh 1% VAT cut proposal in 2026/27 budget On 29 January 2026, Treasury officials confirmed the latest budget includes a proposal to reduce the VAT standard rate from 16% to 15%. But that this would be conditional on developments in tax administration and e-invoicing. Treasury

2026 global VAT rate changes

5 January 2026 in

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1 January 2026: major changes to international VAT, GST and sales tax rates Below listed are the primary updates to standard and reduced Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax and Sales Tax around the world - including new indirect tax implementations. World's only

Zimbabwe raises VAT to 15.5% 2026

28 November 2025 in

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Zimbabwe’s 2026 Budget: VAT increase from 15% to 15.5% Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget has confirmed a rise in the standard VAT rate from 15% to 15.5%, effective 1 January 2026. The change is part of a wider package of tax measures intended to shore up

Thailand phased VAT hike to 10% by 2030

22 November 2025 in

Finance Minister discounted 7% will return to 10% between 2028 and 2030 Thailand is proposing a return to a 10% standard VAT rate from the current 7% as follows: Jan 2028 1.5% rise to 8.5% Jan 2030 1.5% rise to 10% World's only single tax

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Finland cuts reduced VAT to 13.5% Jan 2026

3 September 2025 in

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2026 budget 0.5% VAT reduction from 14% for reduced rate; no change to 25.5% standard rate The government confirmed on 2 September 2025 its plans to lower the reduced VAT rate from 14% to 13.5% from 1 January 2026. World's only single tax engine &

Nigeria 7.5% to 10% VAT rise vetoed by Senate

8 May 2025 in

Nigeria

Federal government proposal to hike VAT from 7.5% to 10% was rejected by the Senate The Nigerian Senate at the start of May has rejected a proposed phased rise in VAT from 7.5% to 10%. Otherwise, it did accept the government’s Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill

Bulgaria ends restaurant VAT cut 2025

3 January 2025 in

Bulgaria

2025 budget ends COVID VAT cut to 9% for restaurant and catering services The Bulgarian 2025 budget has withdrawn the temporary reduced VAT rate of 9% on restaurant services from 1 January 2025. The measure was first introduced in July 2020. The cut also included

Indonesia luxuries VAT rise 11% to 12% 2025

1 January 2025 in

COVID-19

1st January VAT rise to 12% but only on luxury goods The Indonesian government has increased the Value Added Tax rate from 11% to 12% from a January 2025 on luxury goods only – applicable to certain goods and services. To support the less-well-off, the

2026 global VAT rate changes

31 October 2024 in

Slovakia

Slovakia raises VAT on sugary and salty foods to 23% in 2026 – part of a European push on “unhealthy” Consumption The Slovak Republic has taken a decisive fiscal and public health step by legislating a higher VAT rate on certain food and drink categories

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Uruguay extends 13% reduced tourism VAT to Oct 2026

Kenya VAT cut to 15% proposal

2026 global VAT rate changes

Zimbabwe raises VAT to 15.5% 2026

Thailand phased VAT hike to 10% by 2030

Finland cuts reduced VAT to 13.5% Jan 2026

Nigeria 7.5% to 10% VAT rise vetoed by Senate

Bulgaria ends restaurant VAT cut 2025

Indonesia luxuries VAT rise 11% to 12% 2025

2026 global VAT rate changes

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