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Danish VAT compliance and reform developments

Overview

The Danish Tax Agency (Skattestyrelsen) issued a warning to approximately 470,000 businesses regarding a September 1 VAT reporting deadline. Failure to comply with the deadline for the second quarter or first half of 2026 can result in estimated assessments, fines of 1,400 DKK per missing period, and potential revocation of tax registrations for repeat offenders.

Following these compliance warnings, the restaurant industry has raised concerns regarding proposed government VAT reforms. While a reduction in food VAT is seen as a positive development, industry leaders, including NoHo Partners CEO Daniel Vesti Knuttel, have highlighted the potential for administrative complexity. Specifically, operators expressed concern over the accounting challenges of applying different VAT rates to the same meal depending on whether it is consumed on-site or as a takeaway. The industry organization HORESTA has also called for restaurants to be included in the VAT model to address rising costs.

Entities

Daniel Vesti Knuttel · HORESTA · NoHo Partners · Skattestyrelsen

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Danish restaurants fear administrative complexity from new VAT plans

    Danish restaurant owners fear administrative burdens from proposed VAT changes that could complicate accounting for takeaway versus dine-in services.

  2. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Skattestyrelsen warns 470,000 Danish businesses of VAT deadline

    Nearly 470,000 Danish businesses face a September 1 deadline to report VAT. Missing the deadline can result in 1,400 DKK fines, interest, and potential loss of tax registration for repeat offenders.

Sources

denoffentlige.dk · horesta.dk · presse-fotos.dk · slotskro.dk