Zero VAT on meat and fish to be introduced in Cyprus from April 6

From April 6, a zero VAT rate on meat and fish will be introduced in Cyprus. The decision aims to reduce food prices and support consumers.

The zero rate will apply to:

• fresh, chilled, and frozen meat;
• fresh, chilled, and frozen fish;
• seafood, including cuttlefish, squid, and octopus.

At the same time, some products will remain at a reduced VAT rate of 5%, for example:

• marinated meat;
• sausages, patties, sheftalia, and gyros;
• smoked meat;
• canned or smoked fish and other prepared fish and meat products.

The measure is intended to lower the cost of essential food items for the population.