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Cost of living help
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 3:06 pm
by sueb
As from the Cyprus Mail.
https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/03/26/govt ... e-east-war
I am missing something! Just had my electric bill and the VAT is 9%.
The article states its staying the same at 5%.
Re: Cost of living help
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 7:08 pm
by Dominic
Out of curiosity why didn't you call this thread something like "Question about VAT on my Electrical bill"?
"Cost of living help" sounds like you are asking for money!
Re: Cost of living help
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 7:48 pm
by sueb
Never gave it much thought. Maybe should have put 'article'.
Re: Cost of living help
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:40 pm
by Dominic
Hopefully if I reply to you it will interest other people to look at the thread.
Re: Cost of living help
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2026 5:50 pm
by galexinda
Perhaps it is clearer in this article published today by Cyprus Mail.
Link:
https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/03/27/gove ... han-impact
Paragraph 3
''The VAT on electricity bills will be reduced to five per cent, from May until next March, .....
Re: Cost of living help
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2026 6:55 pm
by sueb
Thanks galexinda. That reads better on your link.
Much appreciated.
Re: Cost of living help
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2026 2:13 am
by mark4007
The 9% rate on electric bills is currently a reduced rate that was due to expire.
But now this temporary measure will continue for another year and the rate will reduce to 5%