16 May 2020

Hungary – Covid-19: Faster VAT Refunds

In order to reduce the impact of the health crisis (covid-19), the Hungarian government has announced that VAT refunds will be made:

within 30 days for small and medium-sized companies (normally 75 days) provided they are not considered to be at risk,
within 20 days for taxpayers considered reliable.

16 May 2020

OTHER VAT BRIEFS Covid-19

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

Hotels Restaurants Cafes

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