Ireland Raises VAT Rate on Hospitality, Hotels, and Tourism Services to 13.5%

• The Irish government has announced that the VAT rate on hospitality, hotels, and tourism services will increase from 9% to 13.5% starting from October 1, 2023.
• This increase will apply to various services including entrance to cinemas, sporting events, cultural events, circus shows, concerts, and amusement parks.
• It will also affect restaurant, cafe, and general catering services, as well as hotel, guest, and holiday accommodation.
• Hairdressing services will also be subject to the higher VAT rate.
• The VAT rate on these services was previously reduced to 9% to support the recovery of the Irish hospitality sector from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: fiscalsolutions.co.uk

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