Temporarily reduced VAT on food

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The Riksdag voted in favour of the Government’s proposal to temporarily reduce the value-added tax rate (VAT rate) on food from 12 per cent to 6 per cent. The purpose of the proposal is to support household finances.

The amendments will apply between 1 April 2026 and 31 December 2027.

Committee report (In Swedish): Tillfälligt sänkt mervärdesskatt på livsmedel (SkU9)