Russia Introduces New Tourist Tax Effective January 1, 2025
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Tourist Tax Rolled Out in Russia From Jan. 1, 2025 |
| Implementation Date | January 1, 2025 |
| Initial Tax Rate | 1% of lodging costs (2025) |
| Future Tax Rate | Up to 3% by 2027 |
| Minimum Daily Charge | 100 rubles (0.9 USD) |
| Purpose | Bolster regional tourism infrastructure and local economies |
| Legislative Basis | Amendments to the Russian Tax Code (July 2024), new chapter titled "Tourist Tax" |
| Regional Authority | Regions empowered to impose the tax as a local levy |
| Taxpayer | Hotels and lodging providers (cost passed on to tourists) |