Schwerin (dpa/mv) – The state government welcomes the reduced VAT for catering establishments by the end of 2023. “The extension is a strong sign in economically difficult times, also for our tourism state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and in particular for the hotel and catering industry. The permanent extension improves planning for the entire industry,” said Economics Minister Reinhard Meyer (SPD) on Monday in Schwerin . Instead of 19 percent, a rate of 7 percent continues to apply.
According to the Economics Ministry, at the end of last week the budget committee of the Bundestag gave the go-ahead for the federal government’s plan, otherwise the tax cut would have expired at the end of the year. “The extended reduction helps to secure the economic basis of the companies. In addition, the scope for good payment of specialists in the tourism industry is further improved,” said Meyer.
However, the state minister could imagine even more, a permanent reduction in the catering sector should be considered. The SPD politician sees this as a signal to ensure local supply and diversity.
