Amendments to North Macedonia’s VAT Law: Changes to Rates and Introduction of Tax Agent Concept

• The North Macedonian Public Revenue Office has announced changes to the VAT Law.
• VAT will now be applied to revenue generated from services within North Macedonia and the import of goods.
• The tax agent concept will be introduced from January 1, 2024, along with regulations for value vouchers.
• The preferential VAT rate for luxury food products has increased from 5% to 10% from September 1.
• The preferential VAT rate for feminine hygiene products has decreased from 18% to 5% from September 1.
• VAT rates on digital textbooks have been reduced from September 1.
• The application of the general tax rate on the initial turnover of residential buildings and apartments has been postponed until December 31, 2025.

Source: globalvatcompliance.com

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