Services under the reduced 12% VAT rate in 2024 include the following. These begin with: standard public transport (of passengers and luggage); barber and hairdressing services; child care and caretaking, and catering services. Catering is also now including beer if there is consumption at a restaurant. Additional reduced VAT rate services include: construction work; repair services; water supply treatment; air passenger transport; and funeral services (excluding animals). Finally, there is also the reduced rate on energy saving materials and equipment, catering services (excluding additional services such as service, seating, toilets, etc). Note: Always double-check the conditions for reduced VAT rate services with VAT Law.