For restaurant operators
Bars · Cafés · Nightclubs
A point-of-sale, in print and on the floor
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6 Jul 2026
The tax and labour rules differ more than the headline numbers suggest: Spain charges 10% VAT on restaurant meals but loads employer contributions at around 30%, while the UK charges 20% VAT and a 15% employer NI. Here is what can be compared fairly, and what cannot.