Economics In Brief: EU budget draft; Airport duty-free; EU NIP number latest

The duty-free zone at Warsaw Okęcie airport will not disappear come May 1. However, purchases will only be possible for those traveling outside the EU. (Parkiet, p. 7) Despite earlier fears, there have been no queues for the so-called EU tax identification numbers (NIP) needed by individuals and companies wishing to avoid paying double VAT as a result of trading with the EU. However, some tax offices will still be open on Saturdays to cater for demand. (Parkiet, p. 7) M.M.