Finland Reduces VAT Rate to 13.5%

The Finnish Parliament has approved a reduction in the reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate, lowering it from 14% to 13.5%. This change took effect this month as of January 2026. If you are organizing an event in Finland, or selling certain reduced rate goods, and/or registered for VAT (OSS/IOSS) in Finland already please contact us today.

The reduced VAT rate applies to certain goods and services, including:

• food and groceries
• pharmaceutical products
• restaurant and catering services
• services connected cultural activities, including event admissions, sports, exercise.
• books, both printed and digital
• certain accommodation and transport services

If you sell other goods or services the standard VAT rate of 25.5% still applies, please email us at vat@eurovat.com to make sure the change does not affect you.

According to Finnish VAT legislation the VAT rate is generally determined by the delivery date OR if a customer pays in advance the VAT rate is based on their payment date. For US companies selling goods to Finland through an electronic interface: the date is typically when buyer’s payment is accepted.

This is very general information, please contact Euro VAT Refund to find out what VAT rules and dates apply to your business.

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