- Germany plans to permanently reintroduce a reduced 7% VAT rate for the hospitality sector from January 1, 2026.
- The reduced VAT was originally introduced in 2020 as a temporary relief during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended several times.
- The VAT rate returned to the standard 19% in January 2024, which was criticized by many in the industry.
- The new proposal is part of broader economic policies aimed at stabilizing the sector long-term.
- The change still requires approval from the government cabinet and both houses of the German parliament.
Source: eurofiscalis.com
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