- The EU mandates a minimum VAT rate of 15% with no upper limit, while Member States set their own rates and reduced-rate categories.
- Reduced rates, not less than 5%, apply to specific items like food, books, and medicines, with some countries having super-reduced or zero rates.
- Denmark uniquely applies a single standard VAT rate of 25% without reduced rates.
- Temporary VAT reductions have been used to address economic challenges, such as inflation or energy crises.
- Reduced rates often cover essentials like food, water, medical products, cultural events, and housing-related services.
Source: polishtax.com
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