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Latvia applies a standard 21%, a 12% and a 5% rate. From 1 July 2026, bread, milk, chicken and eggs go to 12%, until June 2027.
Estonia raised the general VAT rate to 24 % in July 2025. Reduced rates: 13 % for accommodation and 9 % for books and newspapers. Food has no reduced rate.
Standard 20 % rate and a single reduced 9 % rate. Since 1 January 2026 Bulgarian VAT is charged in euros. Which VAT you charge when selling from Spain.
Slovenia applies a 22% standard rate, a 9.5% reduced rate and 5% on books. Since 2025, drinks with added sugar are taxed at 22%. Which VAT you charge.
Slovakia has a standard 23% rate and reduced rates of 19% and 5%; since January 2026 sweets, pastries and soft drinks go to 23%. Which VAT you charge.
Czechia applies a general 21 % and a single reduced 12 %; books are 0 %, and book shipping too. Which VAT you charge when selling from Spain.