- The Polish government plans to raise the reduced VAT rate on certain non-alcoholic drinks, including energy drinks and 0.0% beers.
- Beverages with at least 20% fruit or vegetable juice will lose their preferential VAT treatment.
- Drinks with added caffeine or taurine, such as energy drinks, are specifically targeted.
- The draft legislation is currently under consultation and is expected to reach the Council of Ministers before the end of 2025.
Source: vatcalc.com
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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