Austria Updates — June 2026

Policy Development1 article

VAT in Austria: Six Month Into 2026 - New VAT Rates From July 1

The first half of 2026 brought several significant VAT developments in Austria. The most notable is the introduction of a new 4.9% VAT rate for specified essential foodstuffs, effective 1 July 2026. Other changes include a 0% VAT rate for feminine hygiene products and contraceptives, new VAT rules for high-value residential lettings, amendments to cash register requirements and revised Intrastat thresholds.

Law & Regulation1 article

Austria·Jun 4

Austria Cuts VAT on Essential Foods to 4.9% From July 2026

Austria has approved a VAT reduction on essential foods from 10% to 4.9%, effective July 1, 2026, as an anti-inflation measure covering everyday items like milk, eggs, and vegetables.

Policy Development1

Austria·Jun 27

VAT in Austria: Six Month Into 2026 - New VAT Rates From July 1

Law & Regulation1

Austria·Jun 4

Austria Cuts VAT on Essential Foods to 4.9% From July 2026

Austria has approved a VAT reduction on essential foods from 10% to 4.9%, effective July 1, 2026, as an anti-inflation measure covering everyday items like milk, eggs, and vegetables.

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