The plan includes additional measures to oversee and control economic activity in accommodation, restaurants, tour agencies, other tourism services and online platforms like Booking and Airbnb.

Tax administration said it has collected data on supply records and self-declarations, combined with data from international platforms like Booking, Airbnb, Google, etc.

Under the plan, the country’s tax administration aims a 20% increase in VAT revenues from tourism – where a reduced 6% VAT rate applies – and a 10% rise in VAT‐registered tax payers in the sector, which includes accommodation and bar and restaurant establishments with standard VAT rate.

Tax authorities will also strengthen controls on payments to prevent new tax arrears, verify wages and employee declarations, and provide targeted guidance to help businesses comply with tax rules.

The initiative is expected to boost economic growth and government revenues in 2025 while creating a fairer environment for both businesses and the state.

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