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Here is our round-up of all the newest tax snippets from September and October 2025 – featuring news of rate changes, regulatory updates and reclassifications across the world.
Belgium
The Royal Decree of 8 July 2025, published on 14 July 2025, establishes the regulatory framework for structured e-invoicing in Belgium, building on the Law of 6 February 2024.
Ireland
Budget 2026 extends the 9% VAT rate on gas, electricity and electric vehicle charging until 31 December 2030. The 9% rate for food and catering services will return on 1 July 2026 to support hospitality.
Germany
The German Ministry of Finance has issued a draft Tax Amendments Act 2025, which includes bringing back permanently the 7% reduced VAT rate for food sales by hospitality businesses, and the effective date will be 1 January 2026.
Sweden
The Swedish Ministry of Finance issued a memorandum on proposed VAT Act amendments. This stated a temporary VAT reduction on food and bottled water starting April 2026
Thailand
Cabinet agrees extension to existing 7% rate; planned 3% rise delayed until at least 2026.
Poland
The 50% VAT deduction limit on road vehicles has been extended until 31 December 2028.
Oman
New VAT guidance issued on 13 October 2025 clarifies handling of intra-GCC imports to avoid double VAT charges, including zero-rated export routes and refund procedures.
Bhutan
A new GST regime will be implemented from 1 January 2026, replacing the current Sales Tax system. The GST standard rate will be 5%.
Latvia
From 1 July 2026, VAT on basic foods such as milk, eggs, meat and bread will be reduced by 12%. The measure is scheduled to run until 30 June 2027.
USA: Washington District of Columbia
District of Columbia raises sales tax rate from 6% to 7% by Oct 2026.
