Change in VAT from January 1st, 2026 (DE)
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Good news! To further support the hospitality industry, the regular VAT on food will be reduced from 19% to 7%. The effective date for this change is expected to be January 1, 2026, provided the draft law is passed later this year.
In this article, you will learn how to adjust your tax rates in your orderbird POS system:
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For binding statements, please be sure to consult your tax advisor. orderbird accepts no liability for the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the information presented here regarding tax-related procedures.
How to Update the Tax Rates for Your Menu
Adjust the tax rates individually in your app
As usual, you can update the affected tax rates (and DATEV-account numbers) for the items on your menu individually in the orderbird PRO App: How do I update the tax rates for my menu?
Tax Rates for Germany in 2026
| Tax rates in Germany until 31.12.2025 | Expected since 01.01.2026 |
BEVERAGES & MISCELLANEOUS 19% for Take-out and Dine-in |
19 % |
| FOOD Takeaway currently 7 % | 7 % |
| FOOD Dine-In currently 19 % | 7 % |
Usefull links on this topic (DE)
- Mehrwertsteuersenkung für die Gastronomie ab 2026: Was Betriebe jetzt wissen müssen
- Umsatzsteuer Gastro 2026: Was Gastronomen zum Jahreswechsel beachten müssen