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VAT reduction on basic goods Cyprus, following recent VAT changes in the country, is proposing yet further changes as part of its fiscal overhaul- including a reduction in the standard rate and reduced rate for specific goods. The move endeavours to target basic everyday goods such as milk and eggs and is expected to last until 31 October 2023. Cyprus is a compliant territory for Tungsten Network and our solution supports all valid VAT rates in the country.

Extension of VAT reduction on domestic energy Inflation is rising sharply across Europe and governments are responding accordingly with a variety of fiscal measures. Further to this, the Cypriot government has extended the reduction in VAT on domestic energy, from 17% to 9%, until 31 August 2022. This was initially expected to end at the end of June 2022.

Mandatory B2G e-invoicing planned

Cyprus is looking to implement some changes around e-invoicing in the sphere of public procurement. The current framework is covered by the scope of Public Procurement Law (89(I)/2019).  

There are some proposals under review from the Cypriot Ministry of Finance, including making e-invoicing mandatory for transactions in the public sector. These proposals have been published for public consultation.  

It is intended that the proposed amendments to the law will come into force from 1 January 2022, although it is slightly uncertain at the moment whether this will go ahead, due to the legal and administrative procedures which need to be followed. 

The relevant provisions of the law cover central governmental entities and the remaining public agencies as defined in the legislation. Certain sectors will be exempt from the obligation to use e-invoicing.