- Slovakia introduces a five percent VAT rate on accommodation services
- New tax guidance issued for changes effective from January 1, 2025
- Full stays beginning before and ending after January 1, 2025, are eligible for the new rate
- Prepaid services before the implementation date retain the old VAT rate
- No VAT refunds for payments made before January 1, 2025
- Late checkout fees will also be subject to the five percent VAT rate
- Breakfast included with accommodation attracts the five percent VAT if not optional
- Parking and fitness facilities included in accommodation also attract the five percent rate
- Wellness services remain taxed at 23 percent
- Optional extras do not benefit from the reduced accommodation VAT rate
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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