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Finland Updates — January 2026

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Official Guidance1 article

FinlandJan 27, 2026

Finland Updates VAT Refund Guidance for Non-EU Businesses

The Finnish Tax Administration (Vero) issued updated detailed guidance (effective 1 July 2026) on how non-EU businesses can claim refunds of Finnish VAT, including revised VAT rate information, clarified refund rules, and updated filing/contact instructions (Form 9550).

Law & Regulation1 article

FinlandJan 15, 2026

Finland Cuts VAT Rate from 14% to 13.5% from January 2026

Finland will reduce its intermediate VAT rate from 14% to 13.5% effective 1 January 2026, affecting food, restaurants, books, medicines, transport, accommodation and other goods and services.

Administrative News1 article

FinlandJan 11, 2026

Finland Updates Business Activity Classification System from January 2026

The Finnish Tax Administration will implement the new TOL 2025 business activity classification system from 1 January 2026, automatically updating company classifications without individual notifications.

Special Report1 article

FinlandJan 1, 2026

Finland Cuts 14% VAT Rate to 13.5% from January 2026

Finland lowered the reduced 14% VAT rate to 13.5% from 1 January 2026, affecting food, medicines, books, transport, accommodation, and several other goods and services.

Compliance Update1 article

FinlandJan 1, 2026

Finland Updates Business Industry Classification from 2026

Finland will introduce a new business industry classification (TOL 2025) at the beginning of 2026. Companies must continue using the current TOL 2008 codes until the end of 2025.

Official Guidance1

FinlandJan 27, 2026

Finland Updates VAT Refund Guidance for Non-EU Businesses

Law & Regulation1

FinlandJan 15, 2026

Finland Cuts VAT Rate from 14% to 13.5% from January 2026

Finland will reduce its intermediate VAT rate from 14% to 13.5% effective 1 January 2026, affecting food, restaurants, books, medicines, transport, accommodation and other goods and services.

Administrative News1

FinlandJan 11, 2026

Finland Updates Business Activity Classification System from January 2026

Special Report1

FinlandJan 1, 2026

Finland Cuts 14% VAT Rate to 13.5% from January 2026

Finland lowered the reduced 14% VAT rate to 13.5% from 1 January 2026, affecting food, medicines, books, transport, accommodation, and several other goods and services.

Compliance Update1

FinlandJan 1, 2026

Finland Updates Business Industry Classification from 2026

Finland will introduce a new business industry classification (TOL 2025) at the beginning of 2026. Companies must continue using the current TOL 2008 codes until the end of 2025.

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