Poland Raises VAT on Ride-Sharing Platforms, Impacts Taxi Services and Drivers

Poland is raising the VAT rate on ride-sharing via digital platforms from 8% to 23%.
This means that these platforms will be reclassified as “other transport support services” and will no longer be treated as taxi services.
Many taxi drivers and part-time ride-sharing providers may be below the VAT registration threshold and will not be able to recover the increased costs.
This change is in line with the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age reforms, which will make accommodation and ride-sharing platforms liable for VAT from 2025.
The UK is already requiring full VAT liabilities on ride-sharing trips via digital platforms.

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