Juices, nectars and sparkling waters or waters containing carbon dioxide or other substances are now subject to an intermediate VAT rate of 13% instead of the current 23% when sold in restaurants, according to the law. CM. The measure is part of the so-called Medium-Term Income Enhancement Agreement signed yesterday between the government, employers and trade unions.
At stake is the harmonization of taxes in the context of restaurants, as reported by the Jornal de Negócios, since different VAT rates are currently applied in this activity depending on the type of drinks.
In the case of juices, nectars and sparkling waters or waters containing carbon dioxide or other substances, the rates differ from those in supermarkets, where VAT is 6%. The exception is added sparkling water, which is taxed at 23% in large supermarkets.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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