From the 1st of February, 2022 Poland is reducing VAT for food and some goods.
Polish Government wanted to implement this reduction earlier, but with over 1.5 million cash registers in Poland it was decided to postpone reduction until February. It will give some time for cash registers’ software update.
These reduction will be applicable from 1st of February:
- 0% VAT for basic food and beverages. Currently subject to the 5% VAT rate
- 0% VAT for fertilizers, pesticides, potting soil, and other measures supporting agricultural productions. Currently subject to the 8% VAT rate
- 5% VAT rate for supplies, intra-community acquisition, and imports of electricity. Currently subject to the 23% VAT rate
- 8% VAT rate for diesel fuel and motor fuels. Currently subject to the 23% VAT rate
- 8% VAT rate for supplies, intra-community acquisition, and imports of natural gas. Currently subject to the 23% VAT rate
This temporary VAT reduction and is valid until 31st of July, 2022.