16 March 2021

Greece – Greece Extends Reduced VAT Rate on Certain Supplies of Goods or Services

Greece has extended the reduced VAT rate on coffee and non-alcoholic drinks, passenger transport (including their luggage) and cinema and theatre entrance fees until 30th September 2021.

In addition, the reduced VAT rate applied to the tourism sector will be in force until 31st December 2021.

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Greece

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VAT rates

16 March 2021

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VAT rates

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Czech Republic

Media, Press, Culture

VAT rates

20 August 2023