18 March 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. The reduction was planned to finish on 30th June 2021.

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Germany

Hotels Restaurants Cafes

Covid-19 VAT rates

18 March 2021

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Switzerland – New VAT rates in Switzerland from January 1, 2024

From January1, 2024, VAT rates in Switzerland will increase : Standard VAT rate increases from 7.7% to 8.1%. Reduced VAT rate raised from 2.5% to 2.6 Special rate for lodging increases...

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Switzerland

VAT Payment VAT rates

19 September 2023

Czech Republic – Change in VAT rates applicable to certain products in 2024

As a reminder, from January 1, 2024 the rates applicable in the Czech Republic will be as follows: Standard rate: 21% Reduced rates: 12% In line with this reform, it...

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Czech Republic

Media, Press, Culture

VAT rates

20 August 2023

Ireland – Increase in VAT rate applicable to the hotel sector

From September 1, 2023, the VAT rate applicable to the hotel and tourism sector will rise from 9% to 13.5%. This rate will apply to accommodation in hotels...

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Ireland

Hotels Restaurants Cafes

VAT rates

8 August 2023