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Spain : reconsideration of short-Term Tourist’s VAT rate

As in various EU Member States, the Spanish Government is considering a new approach to the VAT treatment of short-term accommodation rental services, as there is an increasingly widespread practice in many Spanish cities. The proposition would eliminate the VAT exemption for local short-term accommodation rental services. The main objective is to ensure a level-playing...

1 July 2025

Bulgaria: End of the 9% VAT Rate on Restaurants

The 2025 budget proposal plans to revert restaurant services to a 20% VAT rate starting January 1st, 2025

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30 October 2024

Bulgaria: Reminders regarding catering services

The 9% VAT rate for catering and catering services will remain in effect until December 31, 2024.

Country Briefs Bulgaria Hotels Restaurants Cafes VAT

17 October 2024

Ireland – Increase in VAT rate applicable to the hotel sector

From September 1, 2023, the VAT rate applicable to the hotel and tourism sector will rise from 9% to 13.5%. This rate will apply to accommodation in hotels and guesthouses, restaurants and entrance fees for certain attractions.

Country Briefs Ireland Hotels Restaurants Cafes VAT rates

8 August 2023

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

The reduction of the VAT rate from 24% to 13% on public transport, coffee supplies, cinemas, sports halls, tourist packages and non-alcoholic beverages is extended until December 31, 2023.

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27 January 2023

Ireland – Application of reduced VAT rate to hotels and tourism

The reduced VAT rate of 9% is applicable until February 28, 2023. As the temporary reduction of the VAT rate has not been extended, as of February 29, 2023, the 13.5% rate will once again be applicable.

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22 November 2022

Lithuania – VAT rate on hospitality services extended

Lithuania will continue to reduce the VAT rate to 9% on hotel, sports and cultural services until December 31, 2023.

Country Briefs Lithuania Hotels Restaurants Cafes VAT rates

25 October 2022

Ireland extends the application of the reduced rate to certain sectors of activity

The Irish government has announced in a press release the extension of the reduced VAT rate of 9% applicable to the tourism and hospitality industry until February 28, 2023. The following are affected by the application of the 9% rate: Hotels and tourist accommodation Cinemas, museums, amusement parks Some printed materials, brochures, flyers, programs and...

Country Briefs Ireland Hotels Restaurants Cafes Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

13 May 2022

Bulgaria – Application of the extended reduced VAT rate to certain goods and services

The Bulgarian administration has announced that the application of the reduced VAT rate of 9% is extended until December 31, 2022 for the following goods and services: Restauration et traiteur Livres et autres publications Services en lien avec l’utilisation des installations sportives Aliments pour bébés et jeunes enfants, couches pour...

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18 January 2022

Great Britain – VAT rate for hotels to be increased from 5% to 12.5%

Until September 30th 2021, a 5% VAT rate had been applied to hospitality services (provision of sleeping accommodation in hotels, hostels, etc.) in order to boost the hotel industry economy following the impact of the health crisis (COVID-19). Since 30th September 2021 and until 31st March 2022 a reduced VAT rate of 12.5% applies to...

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13 October 2021

Ireland – 9% VAT rate for restaurants and hotels extended

For the period from 1st November 2020 to 31st August 2022, the following transactions are subject to the 9% reduced rate: Catering (excluding alcohol, soft drinks and bottled water) Hot food take aways, hot tea and coffee Hotel, guest house, caravan or camping bookings Tickets to cinemas, theatres, musicals, museums, art galleries or exhibitions

Country Briefs Ireland Hotels Restaurants Cafes VAT rates

24 September 2021

Germany – Covid19: 7% Reduced VAT Rate in Bars and Restaurants Extended

Due to the current health crisis (COVID-19), Germany has announced that it is extending the reduced VAT rate of 7% on food in bars and restaurants until 31st December 2022. The reduction was planned to finish on 30th June 2021.

Country Briefs Germany Hotels Restaurants Cafes Covid-19 VAT rates

18 March 2021

Spain : reconsideration of short-Term Tourist’s VAT rate

Bulgaria: End of the 9% VAT Rate on Restaurants

Bulgaria: Reminders regarding catering services

Ireland – Increase in VAT rate applicable to the hotel sector

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

Ireland – Application of reduced VAT rate to hotels and tourism

Lithuania – VAT rate on hospitality services extended

Ireland extends the application of the reduced rate to certain sectors of activity

Bulgaria – Application of the extended reduced VAT rate to certain goods and services

Great Britain – VAT rate for hotels to be increased from 5% to 12.5%

Ireland – 9% VAT rate for restaurants and hotels extended

Germany – Covid19: 7% Reduced VAT Rate in Bars and Restaurants Extended

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