Change of VAT Rates 2026 (GER)
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Regarding Legal and Tax Advice
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Good news! To further strengthen the gastronomy sector, the VAT on food will be reduced from 19% to 7%. The effective date for this change is expected to be January 1st, 2026, provided the draft law is passed this year. In this article, you will learn how to adjust your tax rates in your orderbird POS system:
How to Update Your Tax Rates
Adjust the Tax Rates Individually on Your MINI
As usual, you can update the affected tax rates of the products in your product list individually on your MINI: How do I update the tax rates for my items?