Dutch Horticultural Sector Expects Major Setback With Higher VAT Rate
“If the government does decide to increase the current low VAT rate of 6% for flowers and plants to the high 21% VAT rate, the export position of the Dutch horticultural sector would suffer a major setback, and lower income groups would no longer be able to afford these products.” This is the opinion of Lucas Vos, CEO of FloraHolland and Director of the Association of Dutch Flower Auctions (VBN). …