- Lithuanian Parliament will discuss reduced VAT rate for food and catering in spring session.
- Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas recognized the measure could benefit the restaurant industry.
- Decision on tax relief will be made after evaluating benefits for catering establishments versus budget losses.
- Draft Bill No. XVP-90 aims to introduce a reduced 9% VAT rate on essential food products.
- Proposed bill includes extending lower VAT rate to catering and beverage services, excluding alcoholic beverages.
- Initiative aims to reduce cost of essential items for consumers and provide relief to food service sector.
- Government or authorized institution will establish and update list of eligible food products.
Source: regfollower.com
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