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  • News

Czech Republic Rejoices as VAT on Books is Abolished

In a move hailed as a victory for literacy and cultural enrichment, the Czech Republic has officially abolished the value-added tax (VAT) on books. This...
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  • News

International book sector urges Sri Lankan Government to reconsider 18% VAT on imported books

The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) and the International Publishers Association (IPA) have expressed their concern about the imposition of an 18% tariff on...
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  • Opinion

Informing print disabled readers of ebooks accessibility features.

Books are playing a major role in spreading ideas, enriching the culture and turning our democracies into flourishing debated places....
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Tbilisi – ‘Multifaceted and Chaotic’ World Book Capital
  • Opinion

Tbilisi – ‘Multifaceted and Chaotic’ World Book Capital

UNESCO’s World Book Capital City programme is one of the most acclaimed international literary projects....
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Lawrence Schimel
  • Opinion

‘What happened with my books underscores the importance of books that reflect the world in all its diversity’

Michiel Kolman, Chair of the IPA's Inclusive Publishing and Literacy Committee talks to author, translator and publisher Lawrence Schimel about his children's books, their reception...
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  • Archives, News

IPA Calls on Brazilian Government to Resist VAT Changes for Books

The International Publishers Association (IPA) calls on the Brazilian government to support its book industry and immediately drop plans to impose a Value Added Tax...

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  • Archives, News

Bulgaria – Reduced VAT on books in Bulgaria

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  • Archives, News

UK fast-tracks abolishment of VAT rate on digital editions

The UK decision to “axe the reading tax”, the abolishment of the 20 % value-added tax (VAT) on digital editions, has been fast-tracked and entered...

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  • Archives, News

Poland and Slovenia Reduce VAT on eBooks

Following legislative change in the European Union (EU) on 2 October 2018, EU Member States continue to reduce VAT rates for eBooks and audiobooks, often...

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Hugo Setzer at the Public Policy Forum in Lima
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IPA President at Lima International Book Fair

IPA President Hugo Setzer attended the Lima International Book Fair from 22-25 July, taking part in discussions around VAT and elivering a keynote on the...

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