Prospective VAT reduction: No price reductions expected in the catering industry

Source: TVF FERNSEHEN IN FRANKEN PROGRAMM GMBH (Glomex)

It is almost certain: The VAT for food in the catering industry will be 7 percent again from January 2026 and no longer 19 percent. This had already been agreed upon by the Union and the SPD in the coalition agreement. However, the catering industry cannot breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Despite the reduction: Many businesses cannot pass on the relief to the guests

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