- The standard VAT rate remains at 21%.
- Reduced VAT rates will increase for hotels, campings, sports/leisure activities, and take-away meals (from 6% to 12%).
- VAT on pesticides will rise from 12% to 21%.
- VAT on non-alcoholic beverages in restaurants/cafés will decrease from 21% to 12%.
- A €2 tax will be applied to small parcels from outside the EU.
Source: kpmg.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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