Which EU country has the highest VAT rate?

Hungary has the highest standard VAT rate at 27%. Sweden, Croatia, and Denmark share the second-highest at 25%. Luxembourg has the lowest at 17%.

What is the EU VAT OSS scheme?

One Stop Shop (OSS) allows businesses selling to EU consumers to register in one EU country and declare all EU VAT through that single registration, avoiding multiple registrations across EU member states.

What are reduced VAT rates for?

EU allows reduced rates (minimum 5%) for specific goods/services: food, pharmaceuticals, books, children items, hotel accommodation, and some social services. Super-reduced rates below 5% exist in some countries.

How does the EU distance selling threshold work?

Businesses exceeding 10,000 EUR total annual cross-border EU sales must charge VAT at the destination country rate (or use OSS). Below the threshold, charge home country VAT.

What changed with EU VAT in 2021?

Major reform in July 2021: OSS extended to all B2C services; IOSS (Import One Stop Shop) for imported goods; distance selling threshold reduced to 10,000 EUR; marketplace VAT liability introduced.

EU VAT Rates Comparison Calculator 2024

Compare VAT/GST rates across EU member states. Standard rates: Hungary 27%, Croatia/Denmark/Sweden 25%, Greece/Ireland/Poland 23%, Portugal/Italy 22%, France 20%, Germany 19, Luxembourg 17%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What changed with EU VAT in 2021?