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You have probably already heard about the new tax rates in Germany. But what is the reduced tax rate, what is the regular tax rate and how long is which VAT rate valid for? And what is the automated update that I can activate on MY orderbird?

1. Two tax relief measures

In total, the German government has decided on two tax relief measures in 2020: One for the VAT rates in Germany in general (valid until 31.12.2020) and one specifically for the hospitality business in Germany (valid until 30.06.2021).

1.1 General reduction of VAT rates in Germany ("Konjunktur- und Zukunftspaket")until Dec. 31, 2020

The package for the economy and the future provided a general reduction in VAT rates for six months (01.07.2020 to 31.12.2020):

• The regular VAT rate was reduced from 19% to 16% and
• the reduced VAT rate was reduced from 7% to 5%.

Attention: This reduction of VAT rates ends on 31.12.2020! 

1.2 VAT rates for the hospitality business: Reduced VAT rate for in-house consumption of food

In addition, for one year from 01.07.2020 to 30.06.2021, the reduced tax rate applies to the in-house consumption of food. This means for the period…

• from 01.07.2020 to 31.12.2020 5% reduced VAT rate (due to the economic stimulus and future package) and
• from 01.01.2021 to 31.06.2021 7% reduced VAT rate. 

(Source: https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/corona-steuerhilfegesetz-1750228, Last accessed: 10.06.2020)

2. What does this mean for orderbird PRO?

In the following table you find which tax rates you can can use for which time period in your orderbird POS system. These tax rates apply for your articles in the three categories meals, beverages and miscellaneous:

2.1 What do I have to do now?

Adjust the tax rates in your orderbird app: Corona Update (DE): Update your VAT rates manually. Please keep in mind that this also applies to items that only appear in order processes!

Note: Prices for family groups and items will not be changed!