Those staying at a mid-range hotels/accommodation pay 3 euros for the tourist tax
Those staying at a mid-range hotels/accommodation pay 3 euros for the tourist tax.
Majorca
Brexit, crime and tourist tax: the week in Majorca
It was a major news week. Brexit, the Spanish election, the tourist tax.
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Tourist tax day passes off normally
Conservation of the environment, preservation of heritage and other purposes for the tax were met with general indifference and even some opposition.
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Tourist tax comes into force on Friday
"Our message to tourists coming to the Balearics from Friday and paying the tourist tax is 'your vacation, your island, your support'."
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Study reveals tourist tax will hit spending
A study commissioned by the Balearic government to assess any negative impact of the new tourist tax, which comes into effect on 1 July, has concluded that the levy will lead to a 0.8 per cent fall in spending by holidaymakers.
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Government gives final approval for the tourist tax
The possibility of a tourist refusing to pay would be like going to a car repair garage and not wanting to pay VAT, says tourism minister Barceló.
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Unregulated holiday rentals cannot be subject to the tourist tax
The government will be amending the tourism law as soon as possible in order that there is regulation of accommodation of all types.
Graffiti laughs and cycling laments: the week in Majorca
The Palma Boat Show, Andy Murray, cyclists everywhere, tourist tax non-communication and THAT photo.
Terrorism, tax and trouble up north: the week in Majorca
It was just before 8am on Tuesday when the national interior ministry tweeted a message that announced the arrest in Palma of a Moroccan national with close relations with DAESH.
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Majorca will get most of the tourist tax revenue
Majorca gets up to 74.82%, Minorca to 14.03%, Ibiza to 15.99% and Formentera to 1.84%.
Tourism
"A tourist tax does not mean we don't like or don't want tourists"
Biel Barceló, the tourism minister, talks to the Bulletin about the tourist tax, graffiti, holiday rentals, all-inclusives and winter tourism.
Graffiti, housing, the return of Magalluf: the week in Majorca
The recurring theme of holiday rentals and their regulation started the week off.
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Tour operators unclear about the tourist tax
Thomas Cook: The tax is "something you probably weren't expecting to pay" and "is sorry the government has decided to bring this in so quickly".
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Call for tourist tax delay for unregulated apartments
There is an inconsistency if there is a demand for tourist tax payment when properties themselves are not regulated by law.
Tax agency "war", tourist VAT and a murder: the week in Majorca
The national tax agency declared war on undeclared property rental income, a national law on IVA (VAT) was added to the tourist tax and there was a particularly unpleasant murder in Cala Millor.
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Hoteliers intend to fight tourist tax VAT
The tourist tax is something to be collected by hotels and other providers of accommodation and is not related to services provided.
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Balearics obliged by Madrid to charge VAT on tourist tax
The government had remained silent on the matter, never having referred to what was more than just a likelihood that IVA would have to be applied.
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Ten per cent VAT to be charged on the tourist tax
In an official letter to travel agents, it was revealed that 10% VAT is to be charged on top.
Quality tourists and parking for beaches: the week in Majorca
An old piece of television footage embarrassed the hoteliers, money was being spent on resorts and there were anxieties about the volume of cars and the availability of parking near beaches.
Comment
The tourist tax is here
"Brexit has hit the local ministry for tourism and its tourist tax."
Jason Moore01/07/2016 00:00