The Government of Anguilla continues to forge ahead with its tax reform exercise intended to make Government’s tax system fairer to the public whilst achieving the goals outlined in the Medium Term Economic and Fiscal Reform Programme.
Following discussions with key stakeholders in the hotel sector, The Ministry of Finance has consolidated the Accommodation Tax and the Tourism Marketing Levy into a single tax effective May 1st 2019.
Mr. Kiel Connor, Comptroller Inland Revenue, said: “the consolidation of these two tax measures into a single tax by virtue of the repeal of the Tourism Marketing Levy and the adjustment in the tax rate for Accommodation Tax from 10% to 12%, will improve efficiency and compliance as well as bring savings for owners/operators of properties on the island. The Accommodation Tax applies to guest accommodation – lodging provided for a consideration in a hotel, resort, villa, guesthouse, lodging house, bed and breakfast or other similar establishment as set out in the Accommodation Tax Act.”
Owners and operators of guest accommodations are advised that the taxable rate for all accommodations used by guests staying prior to 1st May 2019 will remain at ten (10%) percent. All accommodations used by guests staying on or after 1st May 2019 will be taxable at the new rate of twelve (12%) percent. All accommodations used by guests staying up until 30th April 2019 will be subject to the Tourism Marketing Levy.
Mrs. Donna Banks, Chairperson Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB), is pleased with the repeal of the Tourism Marketing Levy noting that neither hotel operators or guests will be required to pay the marketing levy as of May 1st 2019. The ATB continues to support our private sector and public service partners in their efforts to streamline the processes and developments towards maintaining a Beyond Extraordinary Anguilla Experience.
Any persons with questions or concerns regarding Accommodation Tax, are encouraged to contact the Inland Revenue Department via telephone (264) 497 8334 or email inlandrevenue@gov.ai
– Press Release
