- Poland plans to increase the VAT rate on certain non-alcoholic and energy drinks, removing current reduced rates.
- The change is expected to be approved by late 2025 and take effect from January 1, 2026.
- Affected products include non-alcoholic equivalents of alcoholic beverages (up to 0.5% alcohol) and energy drinks with added caffeine or taurine.
- The proposal is part of a broader health and social policy to discourage consumption of less-healthy beverages.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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