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May 20, 2026 EU VAT Rate Types Explained: Standard, Reduced, Super-Reduced, and Parking — Plus Territorial Exceptions

EU VAT is not a single number per country. Each member state can have up to four different rate types, and several countries have autonomous regions or overseas territories where completely different rules apply — or where VAT does not exist at all. This guide covers every rate type, when it applies, why it exists, and which territories you need to watch out for.

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