Indirect Tax Briefing
On 30 September 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the temporary application of the zero VAT rate to certain essential goods under Decree Ê. Ä. Ð. 354/2026.
The zero VAT rate applies to the following goods for the periods set out below:
From 1 October 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible meat offal.
- Fresh, chilled or frozen fish as well as cuttlefish, squid and octopus
From 12 October 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Bread
- Milk
- Coffee
- Sugar
- Baby food
For further details on the goods covered, please refer to the relevant announcement issued by the Cyprus Tax Department, available here: ΦΠΑ ΣΕ ΒΑΣΙΚΑ ΕΙΔΗopens in a new tab
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