Finnish Customs explains tax point re increase in VAT Rate to 25.5% for Customs Clearance of Goods

• General Value Added Tax (VAT) rate increasing to 25.5 percent from 24 percent on September 1
• Rate applied to customs clearance of goods
• Date of acceptance of customs declaration determines VAT rate, not order date
• Customs declaration accepted by August 31, 2024 will have 24 percent VAT rate
• Customs declaration must be accepted after goods arrive in Finland
• If customs declaration submitted in advance in August but accepted in September, VAT rate is 25.5 percent
• Change also applies to customs declarations in Åland

Source: dailyfinland.fi

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