- VAT rate on food served in restaurants and catering services will increase from 7% to 19% from 1st January 2024
- VAT rate was reduced in July 2020 as part of COVID-19 relief package
- Reduction was extended until 31st December 2023 due to energy crisis
- Government announced that reduced VAT rate will no longer apply from 1st January 2024
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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