- Germany will reduce VAT on art sales from 19% to 7% starting January 1, 2025
- This change reverses a 2014 increase due to EU VAT Directive restrictions
- The higher VAT rate put German art dealers at a disadvantage
- The art market has seen a significant downswing in recent years
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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