TaxSource Total

Here you can access summary of the key current tax developments in Ireland, the UK and internationally as reported by Chartered Accountants Ireland

The report of key tax developments are displayed per year, per month, by Ireland, the UK or International and by report title

VAT Rates in the EU Member States

The Commission has published details of the VAT rates applicable from 1 January 2009 in the EU Member States.

The Irish standard VAT rate is amongst the highest in the EU, with only Sweden, Denmark (both at 25%); and Poland and Finland (both at 22%) higher.

The lowest possible standard VAT rate is 15%. The UK, Cyprus and Luxembourg have this rate.

Lithuania has increased its VAT rate from 18% to 19%. This change has taken effect from 1 January 2009.

The Commission publication is available at http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/resources/documents/taxation/vat/how_vat_works/rates/vat_rates_en.pdf.