Until 31.12.2023, the sales tax for restaurant and catering services will be only 19 percent instead of 7 percent – with the exception of beverages. The return to the full tax rate could become an existential threat for many catering establishments.
- Background
- Permanent reduction of the VAT rate politically controversial
- Return to the increased tax rate threatens many catering establishments
Source: nwb-experten-blog.de
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