Finland: Consultation on proposal to increase tax on soft drinks, certain fermented beverages

Comments due by August 6, 2025

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July 25, 2025

The Ministry of Finance on June 2, 2025, opened a public consultation on a proposal to tax soft drinks based on sugar content (increasing the tax by €0.15 per liter) and to increase the excise duty on fermented beverages with 1.2%-2.8% alcohol—effective January 1, 2026.

Comments are due by August 6, 2025.


For more information, contact a KPMG tax professional in Finland:

Lassi Ahopelto | lassi.ahopelto@kpmg.fi

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