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Portugal AC price rises

VAT on Air conditioners rises from 6% to 23% on Luly 1st in Portugal. According to omnho.pt, the VAT rate on air cnditioners, solar thermal or photovoltaic panels and wind turbines will rise from 6 to 23% from beginning of July 2025.


The reduced rate had been in force since 2022 and as of Juy consumers will pay more for the equipmnet. Companies on the other hand will still be able to deduct VAT when settling the state.

The Portugese Refregiration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (APIRAC) argues that the reduced rate of 6% should be maintainet to avoid increasing the costs for ordinary consumers.


*source: ominho.pt



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