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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”903077″]Since January 1, 2025, a small tax revolution has been quietly creeping into your Airbnb bookings: VAT has officially joined the party<\/b>. Whether you’re a host, traveler or just curious, don’t panic: we’ll explain everything with a smile. \ud83e\uddf3\ud83d\udcbc[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”575006″]<\/p>\n

What is this \u201cnew\u201d Airbnb VAT?<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”164952″]You’re probably familiar with VAT (value-added tax)<\/b>. It applies to most of your everyday purchases… and now it also applies to<\/b>Airbnb<\/a>‘s intermediation services<\/b>. How does it work? Airbnb now charges 20% VAT on its service fees in France.<\/b><\/p>\n

This doesn’t mean that the total price is skyrocketing, but it does mean that users, especially guests, will have to pay a little extra.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”595718″]<\/p>\n

Why the change now?<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”196094″]Airbnb, like other collaborative economy platforms, has until now been relatively unaffected by certain tax obligations<\/b>. But European legislation has become tougher, and France has followed suit. The aim? To harmonize the tax treatment<\/b> of platforms and reduce distortions of competition<\/b> with tourism professionals. <\/p>\n

As a result, Airbnb must now collect and remit VAT<\/b> on its commissions… just like any other French company.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”964137″]<\/p>\n

What’s new for guests<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”101590″]Previously, the service charges<\/b> levied by Airbnb on each booking were not subject to VAT. Today, they are,<\/b> and this can represent an indirect additional cost<\/b> for hosts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”483112″]<\/p>\n

Case in point:<\/h3>\n

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