Impact of Abolishing Reduced VAT Rate on Accommodation Services in Vacation Parks and Short-stayOctober 15, 2024

• Vacation park accommodations and short-stay accommodations are also affected by the abolition of the reduced VAT rate for lodging
• The expected revenue from the abolition of the reduced VAT rate only considered the portion of revenue related to overnight stays
• The effects on business profits and corporate tax revenues are uncertain
• The suggestion that the revenue from this measure will be lower is not supported by the state secretary, as the calculations have been certified by the CPB
• There are clear differences between lodging and camping services that prevent them from competing with each other in the eyes of the average consumer
• Renting fully furnished tents and mobile homes also qualifies as lodging, subject to the standard VAT rate
• There is a distinction in service level between lodging and camping accommodations

Source: taxlive.nl

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