The Estonian Parliament has accepted Bill No. 818 SE for consideration, which would lower the VAT rate on thermal energy supplies from 24% to 9%. The change would take effect on 1 January 2027 if the bill passes.
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Key Takeaways
The bill would reduce the rate from 24% to 9%.
January 1, 2027.
February 10, 2026.
Primary source
Read the full article at Bloomberg TaxThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 13 February 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Estonia. The original source is Bloomberg Tax.
