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Restaurant in Berlin: Reduced tax rate by the end of 2023 (picture from 2021)
Photo: Annette Riedl / dpa
The Federal Council has finally decided to extend the reduction in VAT for gastronomy.
"Until the end of 2023, the reduced sales tax rate of seven percent on restaurant and catering services will remain," said the regional chamber.
Beverages are excluded from this.
The reduced tax rate was introduced during the corona pandemic and would have expired at the end of 2022.
In addition, the reduced tax rates for small and medium-sized breweries, which were initially introduced temporarily, will be »permanently suspended«.
The aim is to "strengthen the unique variety of beers and the art of brewing, as well as the brewery structure, which is characterized by medium-sized companies," explained the Federal Council.
In addition, the wort required for the production of beer is exempt from the beer tax.
The Bundestag passed the corresponding law on September 22nd.
With the green light from the Federal Council, it will now be submitted to the Federal President for signature and will then come into force.
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