Zero VAT approved for bread, baby food, coffee, milk, meat and sugar from October
The Council of Ministers has approved zero VAT on selected foods from October 2026 until May 31, 2027, with different start dates for meat and other products.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Bread, baby food, coffee, milk, meat and sugar will be subject to a zero VAT rate from October 2026 following the Council of Ministers’ approval of a decree. The measure will remain in effect until May 31, 2027.
Meat covered from October 1
According to the tax department, the zero rate will apply to frozen or chilled meat products from October 1, 2026, including beef, pork, sheep and goat meat.
Processed meat products, including marinated and smoked meats, sheftalia, chicken nuggets and sausages, will remain subject to the existing reduced VAT rate.
Other products covered from October 12
The zero VAT measure will extend to other products from October 12, 2026. These include fresh and frozen bread; fresh, condensed and plant-based milk; roasted and unroasted coffee beans and ground coffee; sugar; and dry and liquid baby food.
Ready-made drinks such as takeaway coffee, snacks including crisps and sweets, and pastries will remain subject to the regular VAT rate.
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