Changes in VAT rates for beauty services effective from April 1, 2024: 8% instead of 23%

• Some beauty services will have an 8% VAT rate from April 1, 2024
• Currently, services such as manicures, pedicures, eyebrow and eyelash styling, ear piercing, and hair removal are taxed at 23% VAT
• The new VAT rate is a result of a published amendment to the regulation on reduced VAT rates
• Services classified under certain PKWiU groupings will also be taxed at the 8% rate from April 1
• Services not eligible for the reduced VAT rate include invasive procedures like tattoos and piercings, as well as services like tanning, massages, and plastic surgery
• Salons must update their cash registers to apply the reduced VAT rate from April 2
• Some food items will also see a VAT rate increase from April 1, returning to 5% from the current 0%

Source: podatki.gazetaprawna.pl

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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