Government Extends 9% VAT Discount for Gastronomy Sector for One More Year

• VAT Reduction Extension: Uruguay has extended the 9% VAT reduction for tourism services until 30 April 2026, applicable to electronic payments.
• Eligible Services: The reduced VAT rate applies to various tourism-related activities, including restaurant services, catering, car rentals, and real estate mediation for tourism.
• Support for Tourism Sector: This initiative, enacted through Decree No. 93/025, aims to bolster the tourism industry by incentivizing electronic payment transactions.

Source:

• gub.uy
• EY

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