Changes in VAT rates from April 1, 2024: Lower VAT on food and cosmetic services.

• VAT rates on basic food products and some cosmetic services changed from April 1, 2024
• Reduced VAT rate on basic food products
• 5% VAT rate will apply to meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, honey, nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains, infant and children’s food, and certain dietary products
• Reduced VAT rate on cosmetic services
• 8% VAT rate will apply to cosmetic services, manicures, pedicures, and other cosmetic services
• Changes will require businesses to adjust their cash registers and tax filings
• Some taxpayers may need to reapply for a new Binding Rate Information (WIS)
• Changes do not affect the classification of goods under WIS, as the CN nomenclature remains unchanged.

Source: mddp.pl

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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