Vila Real de Santo António is the latest municipality to add a tourist tax (and probably not the last). Like its predecessors, the assessment is €1 per night per individual. Also like other councils, this Câmara offers owners no way to discount the levy, leaving no alternative but to pay tax on another tax.
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Mandatory Insurance for Local Lodging
Insurance providing civil liability coverage guaranteeing the property against damages caused by guests and third parties is required of all operators responsible for “AL” services.…
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Americans compensate for the loss of British tourists
Last year, fewer British holidaymakers chose Portugal as a tourist destination, less 111,667 than in 2017. Despite the drop, the overall number of foreign tourists…
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“AL” booking commissions may be tax deductible
If you are a Local Lodging operator, you can deduct online platform commissions from your “AL” income. Keep in mind that this deduction is only…
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Theft increase in Lisbon “AL” Establishments
The distraction of holidaymakers and the lack of security at some “AL” flats have led to a rise in thefts at Local Lodging establishments, mainly…
