North Macedonia has lowered the VAT on gasoline and diesel from 18% to 10% effective 23 March 2026 for a two‑week period to curb fuel price rises linked to the Middle East conflict. The change is expected to keep gasoline prices stable while diesel will rise modestly by 3–3.5 dinars (€0.04–€0.05) per litre.
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VatCalc · about 2 months ago
North Macedonia has temporarily reduced fuel VAT from 18% to 10% to curb price rises triggered by the Middle East conflict. The measure, announced by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, takes effect from midnight on 23 March 2026 and is set to last two weeks. Petrol prices are expected to stay flat while diesel may rise slightly by €0.04‑€0.05 per litre.
Telegrafi · about 2 months ago
The North Macedonian government announced a reduction of the VAT rate on fuel from 18% to 10% to curb rising fuel prices. Gasoline prices remain unchanged, while diesel will rise by only 3–3.5 denars per litre. The change was approved in an extraordinary meeting on 22 March 2026.
VatAbout · 4 months ago
North Macedonia has introduced several VAT and e‑invoicing updates in late 2025 and early 2026. The VAT exemption for small‑value shipments is now limited to non‑commercial items, the 5% preferential rate for residential buildings is extended to 2028, and a pilot e‑invoice system (e‑Faktura) began on 5 January 2026. A new Top‑up Tax Rulebook was also published, aligning with OECD standards.
Pagero · 4 months ago
North Macedonia has begun the pilot testing phase of its new e-invoice system, e‑Faktura, on 5 January 2026. The state‑owned platform will allow real‑time, direct communication between businesses and the tax authority, with test invoices having no legal effect. The rollout will include a client application by the end of Q1 2026, a production server by the end of Q2 2026, and mandatory adoption from Q3 2026.
VatCalc · about 4 hours ago
Bulgaria’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to raise the mandatory VAT registration threshold from €50,130 to €85,000, effective 1 January 2027, in line with EU SME scheme limits. The country adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, setting its 2026 threshold at €51,130 (≈BGN 100,000), and previously had a temporary increase to BGN 166,000 in 2025 before reverting to BGN 100,000 in April 2025.
Accountancy Age · 2 days ago
The article outlines a compliance roadmap for UK firms expanding globally, highlighting the need to register for VAT in each jurisdiction, including Germany's €1 threshold and the EU's ViDA initiative. It details penalties for non‑registration, the adoption of PEPPOL e‑invoicing, and the launch of the Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework in 2026. UK firms are urged to map their nexus, maintain accurate digital audit trails, and integrate tax engines compatible with EU standards.
Key Takeaways
It takes effect at midnight on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Both rates are reduced from 18% to 10%.
The reduced rate will remain in force for two weeks, until 6 April 2026.
Diesel prices are expected to rise by about 3 to 3.5 dinars (€0.04 to €0.05) per litre.
Primary source
Read the full article at KathimeriniThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 23 March 2026. It relates to VAT developments in North Macedonia. The original source is Kathimerini.
