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Contrary to restaurants and catering services, the provision of takeaway meals is subject to a reduced VAT rate of 6%.

 

 

 

 

If you also supply drinks, you must make a distinction as follows:

- Non-alcoholic beverages: 6% VAT
- Low alcohol drinks (max. 0.5% for beer and max. 1.2% for other drinks): 6% VAT
- Other alcoholic beverages: 21% VAT

You are still required to hand out a VAT receipt, also for takeaway meals!

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