16 May 2020

Bulgaria – Covid-19: Medical Products Exempt from Import VAT

To mitigate the effects of the health crisis (covid-19), the National Revenue Agency of Bulgaria (NRA) has announced VAT and customs duties exemptions for the import of certain medical products needed to combat the covid-19 pandemic

16 May 2020

OTHER VAT BRIEFS VAT Exemption

France – Yacht restrictions lifted

On 17th May 2021, the “State Action at Sea” division of the French Maritime Authorities for the Mediterranean published prefectural order n°094/2021 which, in article 1, provides for the removal...

17 May 2021

Germany – Covid19: 7% Reduced VAT Rate in Bars and Restaurants Extended

Due to the current health crisis (COVID-19), Germany has announced that it is extending the reduced VAT rate of 7% on food in bars and restaurants until 31st December 2022....

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Germany

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Covid-19 VAT rates

18 March 2021

Germany – Covid-19: 19% and 7% VAT Rates of to be applied again in Germany

As of January1st 2021, the 19% and 7% VAT rates apply again in Germany. Germany has authorised a temporary reduction in its VAT rates. The standard VAT rate was reduced...

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Germany

Covid-19 VAT rates

1 January 2021

Austria – Covid-19 : Reduced VAT rate for the gastronomy, culture and publishing sectors

Due to the current health crisis (COVID-19) some sectors of the economy have been heavily impacted. Austria has therefore decided to apply a 5% VAT rate to the gastronomy, culture...

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Austria

Hotels Restaurants Cafes

Covid-19 VAT rates

17 August 2020