"Portugal VAT"

#13015068

22 November 2025

In Lisbon, Portugal, on November 22, 2025, cyclists ride along a Lisbon riverside path. Portugal becomes a growing destination for bike buyers thanks to its 6% VAT rate on bicycles, which is far lower than Spain's 21%. The tax gap triggers a surge of riders crossing the border to purchase new bikes, raising concern among Spanish retailers and manufacturers over declining domestic sales.

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#13015070

22 November 2025

In Lisbon, Portugal, on November 22, 2025, cyclists ride along a Lisbon riverside path. Portugal becomes a growing destination for bike buyers thanks to its 6% VAT rate on bicycles, which is far lower than Spain's 21%. The tax gap triggers a surge of riders crossing the border to purchase new bikes, raising concern among Spanish retailers and manufacturers over declining domestic sales.

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#13015071

22 November 2025

In Lisbon, Portugal, on November 22, 2025, cyclists ride along a Lisbon riverside path. Portugal becomes a growing destination for bike buyers thanks to its 6% VAT rate on bicycles, which is far lower than Spain's 21%. The tax gap triggers a surge of riders crossing the border to purchase new bikes, raising concern among Spanish retailers and manufacturers over declining domestic sales.

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#13015072

22 November 2025

In Lisbon, Portugal, on November 22, 2025, cyclists ride along a Lisbon riverside path. Portugal becomes a growing destination for bike buyers thanks to its 6% VAT rate on bicycles, which is far lower than Spain's 21%. The tax gap triggers a surge of riders crossing the border to purchase new bikes, raising concern among Spanish retailers and manufacturers over declining domestic sales.

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#13015073

22 November 2025

In Lisbon, Portugal, on November 22, 2025, cyclists ride along a Lisbon riverside path. Portugal becomes a growing destination for bike buyers thanks to its 6% VAT rate on bicycles, which is far lower than Spain's 21%. The tax gap triggers a surge of riders crossing the border to purchase new bikes, raising concern among Spanish retailers and manufacturers over declining domestic sales.

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#12754659

14 September 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaves the Presidency of the Republic after a meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754661

14 September 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaves the Presidency of the Republic after a meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754663

14 September 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaves the Presidency of the Republic after a meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754666

14 September 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaves the Presidency of the Republic after a meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754667

14 September 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaves the Presidency of the Republic after a meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754668

14 September 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaves the Presidency of the Republic after a meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754669

14 September 2025

Authorities walk before Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as he leaves the Presidency of the Republic after their meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754660

14 September 2025

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa shakes hands with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as they leave the Presidency of the Republic after their meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754662

14 September 2025

A staff member waits for Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as they leave the Presidency of the Republic after their meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754665

14 September 2025

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa shakes hands with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as they leave the Presidency of the Republic after their meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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#12754664

14 September 2025

A guard of honor awaits the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as they leave the Presidency of the Republic after their meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 14, 2025, concluding discussions on relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

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