Croatian Entrepreneurs’ Association Urges Uniform VAT Reduction on Food to Combat Price Increases

• Croatian Entrepreneurs’ Association calls for uniform reduction of VAT on food
• UGP responds to consumer protection associations’ boycott over high prices
• Opposition and government parties support boycott to draw attention to price increases
• Croatia had highest inflation rate in eurozone in December
• Suppliers announce further price increases due to rising raw material prices
• Hotels and restaurants experienced highest annual price increase
• Association of Entrepreneurs believes high VAT is primary reason for price increases
• Croatia has three VAT rates for different food categories
• UGP highlights serious systemic problems in Croatia, including high VAT on food prices, labor shortages, and low production

Source: trademagazin.hu

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