- There is still uncertainty in the gastronomy industry regarding the VAT rate
- The Ministry of Finance states that the sale of fast food is subject to an 8% VAT rate, even if the establishment does not provide a table, cutlery, or waiter service
- Some entrepreneurs apply a 5% VAT rate based on previous rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union
- Experts have divided opinions on the current regulations, with some supporting the Ministry of Finance’s position and others believing it may not comply with EU directives
- The issue of the correct VAT rate in the gastronomy sector has resurfaced due to doubts about both old and current regulations
- Key rulings from the CJEU have clarified that the VAT rate depends on the customer’s choice and the presence of additional services when consuming food on-site
- Different VAT rates can be applied based on the characteristics and consumer needs of the products being sold, as explained by the CJEU in various rulings
Source: podatki.gazetaprawna.pl
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