31 January 2017
The Portuguese parliament recently approved the 2017 Budget which included a number of VAT changes. These changes included:
- The introduction of a VAT deferment (via reverse charge) on import VAT for a range of goods from September 2017.
- From 1 January 2017 the VAT rate on some basic foodstuffs will be reduced to 13%.
A proposal to apply the reduced VAT rate on all beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) supplied in restaurants and cafes.
LATEST NEWS
France introduces €2 customs charge on a per item...
From 1 March 2026, France will levy a €2 “taxe sur les petits colis” charge on low‑value imports (under €150) brought into France from non‑EU...
SEE MORE
LATEST NEWS
EU confirms €3 flat rate customs duty on low value...
In February 2026, the Council of the EU formally approved the removal of the EU’s threshold‑based customs duty relief (the €150 de‑minimis) with effect...
SEE MORE
LATEST NEWS
Azerbaijan introduces mandatory VAT Registration for...
Azerbaijan has approved significant reforms to its VAT rules for non‑resident digital service providers, moving from a withholding‑based model to a...
SEE MORE