- The French Senate has approved measures to apply value-added tax (VAT) to Airbnb and similar platforms.
- The proposed amendment aims to address perceived competition imbalances with the hotel sector.
- Currently, Airbnb collects tourist tax and additional taxes depending on the region.
- Finance minister Bruno Le Mair suggested increasing taxes on Airbnb rentals to align them with regular rentals.
- The government retains the right to reject the measure despite Senate approval.
Source: skift.com
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