Standard 23% · Reduced 8% · Super-reduced 5% basic food and books
Poland has a standard VAT rate (PTU/VAT) of 23%. An 8% reduced rate applies to medicines, some foodstuffs, and some services. A 5% rate covers basic food (meat, dairy, cereals, vegetables), books, and magazines.
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Poland's 23% standard rate applies to most goods. The 8% reduced rate covers medicines and some food. The 5% rate covers basic staple foods and books. Poland uses the JPK_VAT (Standard Audit File for Tax) digital reporting system.
Poland's standard VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates are 8% (medicines, some food, transport) and 5% (basic food, books).
To add 23% Polish VAT: multiply by 1.23. To remove it: divide by 1.23. zł123 ÷ 1.23 = zł100 net.