The Lidl Polska and Aldi retail chains have published announcements in regard to the planned introduction of a temporarily zero VAT rate on food in Poland from February 1. It is an element of the second part of the government’s anti-inflation shield, which will be dealt with by the Senate after the vote in the Sejm.<\/b><\/p>\n
Exemption from VAT will apply to fertilizers and food, which are currently subject to a 5% VAT rate. The changes will enter into force from February 1 to the end of July 2022.<\/p>\n
According to Lidl Polska, the owner of over 800 stores in Poland, at least 2,000 products will be discounted due to the reduction in the VAT rate.<\/p>\n
The list of cheaper products with zero VAT rate is very long and includes\u00a0cheaper butter, milk, cream, bread, apples, carrots, potatoes. Lower prices will apply in Lidl from February 1.<\/p>\n
Aldi, the owner of over 200 stores in Poland, announced a price reduction from January 31. It will also reduce the prices for approximately 2,000 products.<\/p>\n
Adrian Andrzejewski<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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