The Period of VAT Reduction on Accommodation Services has been re-extended

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Through the promulgation of the Presidential Decision no. 4105 (“Decision”), published in the Official Gazette dated 22th June 2021, the application period of the reduced VAT rate of 1% applied for accommodation services provided within hotels, motels, hostels, holiday camps and similar rest areas is extended until 31th July 2021 (including this date).

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