How much should value added tax be for the hospitality industry?
Value added tax for the hospitality industry: a controversial topic, at the latest since Germany reduced the rate from 19% to 7% during the Covid-19 pandemic. While supporters think the reduced VAT is a justified and appropriate measure, critics see it as an economic risk and call for a return to the regular tax rate.

The VAT reduction is much more than a tax cut: it is a sign of appreciation and a ray of hope for the future. An article by METRO AG.
👉 METRO Politics: Fair taxation on food and beverages - Gastronomy needs the promised 7 percent
What´s it all about?
- Comparison of the value added tax for the hospitality industry in EU countries
- Possible effects of a value added tax increase on the hospitality industry
- Situation in Germany: 19% or 7% value added tax?
- Demands for a permanent reduction in VAT