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Japan approved on Friday the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with more local governments moving to impose such duties amid a post-pandemic tourism boom, Kyodo News Agency reported.
PETALING JAYA: While tax hikes are meant to boost national revenue, the government must clearly outline how these funds are allocated, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
KYOTO, (Japan): Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday (Jan 14) plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.
The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen (US$3) per night from April 2026
THE STATE government is considering imposing a new tax on tourists visiting Selangor as a long-term solution to strengthen the growth and sustainability of the state's tourism industry.
PHNOM PENH: The extension of certain tax exemptions for tourism enterprises in Siem Reap province is seen as a cost reduction and a contribution to the gradual recovery of the province's tourism sector, albeit to varying degrees, according to analysts.
Visitors staying at hotels and inns in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido may expect to be double taxed, as the prefecture looks to introduce a lodging tax on top of the accommodation tax already present in certain municipalities.
A lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM14) per night will be incurred from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and municipalities across Japan.
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved tax measures to boost domestic tourism during the low season, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourists who make online bookings for their accommodations shall be charged with tourism tax, which will be levied on them.
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has denied recent claims in local media reports that the state government plans to increase hotel accommodation fees by up to 50% this year.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Short-term accommodation services company Airbnb is obliged to provide information in rental contracts to tax authorities, an adviser to Europe's top court said on Thursday, in another potential legal setback in Europe for the company.
KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on entrepreneurs to utilise the business tax cuts provided for in Budget 2022.
PETALING JAYA: Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on entrepreneurs to utilise the business tax cuts provided for in Budget 2022.
PETALING JAYA: With a week left before year-end, Malaysians still have time to make use of various income tax reliefs so that next year, when it is time for the 2021 individual tax filing, taxpayers will have maximised the benefits and reduced their tax bill, say tax experts.
HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ has signed a resolution of the NA Standing Committee on a number of solutions to support businesses and people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The resolution took effect on Oct 19.
MILAN (Reuters) -Italy's tax police believe Booking.com evaded 153 million euros of value added tax (VAT) in connection with holiday rentals booked through its platform, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Service providers of accommodation bookings using the digital platform are required to register with the Malaysian Tourism Tax System (MyTTx) under the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
HCM CITY: Do Van Phu, 50, has built a successful business managing hundreds of apartments for rent across various districts in Vietnam's largest city.
IPOH: A proposal will be submitted to the state government to cap the assessment tax rate here at 30%, says city mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin.
