{"id":991236,"date":"2026-05-27T16:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxdesk.com\/?p=991236"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:16:39","slug":"june-vat-and-sales-tax-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxdesk.com\/it\/june-vat-and-sales-tax-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"June: VAT and sales tax round-up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"174\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Global VAT and Sales tax rules continue to change rapidly across global markets, with tax authorities placing greater focus on digital compliance, reporting transparency and cross-border enforcement. Below is a roundup of some of the latest VAT and sales tax updates businesses should have on their radar.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"174\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>France: e-invoicing pilot live and enforcement guidance issued ahead of mandatory e-invoicing requirements for large and mid-sized businesses. Updates issued May 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>EU: Member States continue publishing ViDA implementation roadmaps ahead of upcoming digital reporting and platform economy requirements. Updates issued May 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Belgium: VAT chain reform Phase 2 introduced, replacing the existing VAT credits\/debts account with a VAT provisions account. Effective 1 May 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Iceland: temporary fuel VAT reduction from 24% to 11% introduced as part of inflation relief measures. Effective 1 May to 31 August 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ireland: restaurant and catering VAT reduced to 9%; accommodation remains at 13.5%. Effective 1 July 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Croatia: 5% reduced VAT rate on natural gas, district heating and certain wood fuel products extended. Effective until 31 March 2027.<\/p>\r\n<p>Finland: reduced VAT rate lowered from 14% to 13.5% across food, transport, culture and sports sectors. Effective 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lithuania: reduced VAT structure revised, with most reduced rates increasing from 9% to 12% while select goods retain the 5% rate. Effective 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Germany: permanent 7% VAT rate confirmed for restaurant and catering services. Effective January 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Netherlands: accommodation VAT increased from 9% to the standard 21% rate. Effective 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Slovakia: VAT on high-sugar and high-salt foods increased from 19% to 23%. Effective 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Austria: feminine hygiene products and contraceptives moved to zero-rated VAT treatment. Effective 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>Romania: standard VAT rate increased from 19% to 21%; reduced 5% and 9% rates consolidated into a single 11% rate. 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