Portugal has extended zero VAT on a range of “essential” foodstuffs until the end of the year at a cost to the government of €140m ($149.8m).
First introduced in April for six months, the tax holiday applies to 46 everyday food products from fruit and vegetables, to meat, fish, dairy and bread, Minister of the Presidency Mariana Vieira da Silva revealed yesterday (7 September) following approval of the VAT extension by the Council of Ministers.
Source: www.just-food.com
