May 2021 VAT Changes in Belgium
Belgium has announced there will be a temporary reduction in VAT on restaurant and catering services to support restaurants and cafes.
From 8 May 2021 to 30 September 2021, the VAT rate will be reduced to 6%.
Before the temporary reduction, the rates were:
- 12% VAT on meals
- 21% VAT on drinks
May 2021 VAT Changes in Germany
- The temporary reduced VAT rate of 7% for restaurants and catering has been extended until 31 December 2022
May 2021 VAT Changes Greece
The temporary reduced VAT rate of 13% for the below has been extended until 30 September 2021:
- Non-alcoholic drinks;
- Coffee;
- Passenger transport; and
- Cinema tickets
International VAT Rate Round Up: April 2021
If you missed last month’s VAT rate announcements or VAT threshold changes, you can catch up now.
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