- Slovakia introduces a tax on sweetened soft drinks effective January 1, 2025
- Tax targets business entities responsible for first delivery of beverages
- Tax rates vary based on type of beverage
- Exemptions include baby formula and medical beverages
- Goals include regulating consumption and promoting public health
- Aim is to address health issues related to excessive sugar consumption
- Tax part of efforts to reduce budget deficit in Slovakia
- Government expects to generate significant revenue from tax, contributing to savings and new income for 2025
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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