Tajikistan Imposes 5% Tax on Overseas Trips to Fund Tourism Development
Tajikistan has introduced a new tax, levying 5% of the sale value of tour packages for Tajik citizens traveling abroad, to fund a newly established Tourism Development Fund. This measure is expected to impact domestic tourism companies, while bolstering state-affiliated bodies. It comes as the government faces challenges in tourism infrastructure and skilled personnel, increasing reliance on the private sector for its tourism strategy.
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