When does the fuel VAT cut in North Macedonia take effect?

The reduced VAT rate takes effect from midnight on 23 March 2026.

How long will the reduced VAT rate remain in force?

The measure is set to last for two weeks, ending on 6 April 2026.

What is the new VAT rate for gasoline and diesel in North Macedonia?

The VAT rate on gasoline and diesel is lowered from 18% to 10%.

What impact is expected on petrol and diesel prices?

Petrol prices are expected to stay broadly unchanged, while diesel prices may rise slightly by €0.04 to €0.05 per litre.

North Macedonia cuts fuel VAT to 10% as Middle East conflict pushes pump prices higher

North Macedonia cuts VAT on fuel

Kathimerini · about 1 month ago

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.

Macedonian government reduces VAT on fuels

Telegrafi · about 1 month 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.

North Macedonia VAT & E-Invoicing Updates 2026

VatAbout · 3 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.

North Macedonia launches e-invoice pilot testing phase

Pagero · 3 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.

Base imponibile IVA delle operazioni permutative

Commercialista Telematico · about 11 hours ago

The 2026 Italian Budget Law amended the VAT base for permutative operations, aligning with EU Directive 2006/112/CE. The new rule requires the taxable base to be the normal value of goods and services, defined as the price a transferee would pay in free competition to an independent third party. This change applies to all permutative operations under Italian VAT law.

EU VAT in the Digital Age: ViDA Harmonisation Drift

VatCalc · about 14 hours ago

The article reviews progress on the EU's ViDA VAT reform pillars, noting technical discussions from the 42nd VAT Expert Group and Future of VAT Group meetings. It highlights key dates such as the 13 February 2026 approval of EN16931, the 1 January 2027 effective date for Phase 1 Single VAT Registration changes, and the €10,000 threshold debate. While the Digital Reporting Requirements pillar is slated for July 2030 and the Platform Economy pillar for July 2028–January 2030, implementation details remain unsettled.