Publication of Circular on VAT Rate Application in Food and Beverage Services

• A new regulation regarding the application of VAT rates in food and beverage services has been published
• No increase in VAT rates has been made with the regulation
• VAT rates for food and beverage services are 1% for certain items, 10% for meal services, and 20% for other taxable transactions
• The regulation clarifies the application of VAT rates for food and beverage services in specific establishments
• VAT should be calculated at a rate of 10% for food and beverage sales in establishments listed under a specific category
• The regulation also applies a 10% VAT rate for food sales made by establishments providing food and beverage services
• Additional paragraphs have been added to the regulation to clarify the application of VAT rates in food and beverage services establishments.

Source: verginet.net

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