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Finland Updates — January 2025

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FinlandJan 28, 2025

Finland Updates VAT Refund Guidance for Non-EU Businesses Including Rate Changes and Construction Exemptions

The Finnish Tax Administration updated guidance on VAT refunds for non-EU traders, incorporating revised VAT rates and clarifying construction services liability for property-specific equipment installations.

FinlandJan 20, 2025

Finland Updates VAT Refund Guidance for Non-EU Businesses Including Reverse Charge Scenarios

The Finnish Tax Administration has updated its detailed guidance on VAT refunds (“ulkomaalaispalautus”) for businesses established outside the EU, covering eligibility conditions, minimum thresholds, application timing, documentation rules, and reverse-charge-related situations. A newer version has since replaced the January 2025 version.

FinlandJan 15, 2025

Finland Implements VAT Rate Changes and Updates Reduced Rate Guidance

Finnish Tax Administration updates guidance following VAT rate changes effective 1 January 2025, with most goods and services moving from 10% to 14% reduced rate.

FinlandJan 15, 2025

Finland Expands Reduced 14% VAT Rate as Former 10% Rate Largely Abolished from January 2025

According to guidance published by the Finnish Tax Administration, most goods and services previously subject to the 10% reduced VAT rate were moved to the 14% rate as of 1 January 2025. Only newspapers, magazines and broadcasting remain subject to the 10% rate.

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