Poland MOF Announces Government Approval of Draft Bill to Amend Various VAT Measures

The Polish Ministry of Finance Dec. 3 announced government approval of a draft bill to amend various VAT measures. The bill includes measures to: 1) apply a zero percent VAT rate for rescue ships and lifeboats used at sea, not including seagoing ships and boats; 2) extend the application of the 8 percent VAT rate for medical devices introduced to the market under the previously applicable Medical Devices Act; 3) clarify the provisions on the application of a reduced rate on fertilizers, plant protection products, and feed; 4) maintain the reduced rate for agricultural goods temporarily subject to the 8 ...