VAT for cosmetic services lower from April 1

Starting April 1, the VAT rate for cosmetic services decreases from 23% to 8%, including manicures, pedicures, and other cosmetic services like personal hygiene, body care, and depilation, whether provided at salons or at home. This reduction fulfills a campaign promise of the Civic Coalition outlined in the "100 Concretes for 100 Days" program. The cost of this reduction, estimated at PLN 130 million in the first year and nearly PLN 2.2 billion over ten years, was justified in the regulation's proposal.