Proposed VAT Increase on Tourism Yields No Net Gain, Faces Parliamentary Vote

• The proposed VAT increase for hotels and holiday parks is not beneficial overall.
• Higher revenue from hotels and holiday parks is offset by loss of VAT income from related businesses like restaurants and shops.
• Tension is rising over the proposed VAT increase.
• The Dutch House of Representatives will vote on a motion to reverse the increase on 9 September 2025.
• The Ministry of Finance miscalculated the impact, expecting a 6.75 percent drop in overnight stays, but studies show a 30 percent decrease.
• Germany and Belgium have lower VAT rates for campsites and hotels, around 6 percent.
• The higher VAT rate in the Netherlands, at 21 percent, is a disadvantage, especially near the border where travelers can find cheaper options nearby.

Source: taxlive.nl

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