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.