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The Swedish Official Gazette has published Law No. SFS 2024:942, detailing significant amendments to the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2025. It refers to:
- Updated definitions: the law clarifies the definitions of taxable persons, taxable transactions, and economic activities within the VAT framework.
- Small business exemptions: new VAT exemptions have been introduced for small businesses with annual turnovers not exceeding 120,000 Swedish kronor (approximately US$11,279) domestically or 100,000 kronor (approximately US$9,398) within the European Union.
- Exempted transactions: the amendments provide VAT exemptions for intra-Union deliveries, export services, and transactions involving investment gold and periodical publications.
- Adjusted tax rates: a 12 percent VAT rate will be applied to the delivery and intra-Union acquisition of certain works of art, collectors’ items, and antiques.
- Input tax deduction conditions: the law specifies conditions under which input tax can be deducted, particularly for profit margin transactions.
- Administrative procedures: detailed guidelines have been established for administrative processes, including identification decisions, revoking exemptions, handling appeals, and issuing VAT-free invoices for exempt transactions.
These amendments aim to streamline the VAT system and provide clearer guidelines for businesses and tax authorities alike.
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