On September 24, 2025, the National Council of the Slovak Republic approved the so-called consolidation package, which introduces restrictions on VAT deductions for passenger vehicles and motorcycles that are not used exclusively for business purposes.
According to the approved wording, a flat VAT deduction of 50% will be applied to vehicles in category M1 and motorcycles in categories L1e and L3e (hereinafter referred to as "passenger motor vehicles") that are used also for non-business (private) purposes. This deduction will apply regardless of the actual usage ratio of the vehicle, even if the VAT payer can demonstrate a different ratio.
The flat deduction will apply to passenger motor vehicles acquired as capital goods or leased between January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028, inclusive.
In addition to purchases or leases of passenger motor vehicles, VAT payers will also need to consider a 50% VAT deduction for costs related to the operation of these vehicles, such as repairs, fuel, spare parts, etc. This applies even to vehicles acquired or leased before the end of 2025.
The law specifies that the VAT deduction limitation will not apply to passenger motor vehicles intended for:
- resale, rental, or leasing purposes, where the VAT payer records the vehicle as inventory (e.g., car dealers),
- short-term rental,
- passenger transport for consideration, including taxi services,
- operating driving schools,
- demonstration/display or testing purposes,
- replacement of vehicles that are being serviced,
- exclusive business use, if the VAT payer maintains detailed electronic records (logbook) demonstrating the extent of the vehicle’s use exclusively for business purposes.
If a VAT payer intends to deduct VAT in full, they must notify the tax authorities by the deadline for submitting the VAT return for the tax period in which the deduction is claimed that the vehicle in question is not subject to the 50% deduction limitation. For passenger motor vehicles used under long-term lease agreements (e.g., operational leasing), it is sufficient to submit this notification during the first tax period in which the VAT deduction is applied. In certain cases, it will also be necessary to report any changes in the vehicle’s usage if such changes occur. The Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic will publish a specific form for this purpose.
As indicated in this alert, the VAT deduction limitation will be in effect from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with the possibility of extending this period.
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