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Poland reduced VAT rates April 2020

  • Jan 29, 2020 | Richard Asquith

Poland is to recast its reduced VAT rates from 1 April 2020. The move will be revenue neutral, and means products and services are more in line with the categorisation of tariff codes and combined nomenclature.

The current reduced rates in Poland are 5% and 8%. The standard rate is 23%. The reduced rates will be changed to 5% and 7% (temporarily remain 8%). Seafoods will rise to 23%. Newspapers, printed and digital, will be subject to 8%, dropping to 7%. Bakery and confectionery goods will be levied at 5%. Printed and electronic books will be taxed at 5%. Tropical and citrus fruits will be charged at 5%.


Need a fiscal representative in Poland?

Non-EU businesses selling in Poland will need to appoint a fiscal representative alongside completing VAT registration and returns.
Fiscal representatives are responsible for the accurate VAT submissions of their non-EU clients.
Avalara offers a Fiscal Representative Service as part of its international VAT and GST Registration and Returns Service.

Need help with your Polish VAT compliance?


Researching Polish VAT legislation is the first step to understanding your VAT compliance needs. Avalara has a range of solutions that can help your business depending on where and how you trade. 

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Richard Asquith
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Richard Asquith is the former VP Global Indirect Tax at Avalara
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