Bulgarian Parliament Approves Reduced VAT Rate for Beer and Wine, Tourist Services, and Sports Facilities

The Bulgarian parliament reportedly approved the bill to expand the scope of the reduced 9% VAT rate to additional supplies in its final reading on 30 July 2020. This includes:

• Beer and wine provided as a part of restaurant/catering services;
• Common tourist services and excursions organized by tourist operators and travel agents with occasional bus transport; and
• Services for the use of sports facilities.

The bill must now be published in the Official Gazette and will apply from 1 August 2…