valmistevero
Valmistevero, literally meaning manufactured goods tax, is a Finnish indirect tax that has functioned within Finland’s tax system as a levy on certain goods produced domestically or imported for sale. The purpose of valmistevero is to generate public revenue and to harmonize the taxation of produced goods with other indirect taxes.
The tax is generally charged to producers or importers of the goods and is administered by the
Valmistevero is distinct from value-added tax (VAT) and from excise taxes, such as those on alcohol, tobacco,
History and status: Valmistevero has been part of Finland’s indirect tax framework and has undergone reforms