Catalonia authorities will tax Airbnb rentals, including properties along its sunny beach resort. Photo: AFP
Users of popular room-rental services such as Airbnb will pay a new tax on their stays in Spain's Catalonia region under regulations that will affect tourist hotspots such as Barcelona.
The new norms will charge individuals €0.65 (RM2.70) per night in Barcelona and €0.45 (RM1.80) elsewhere in Catalonia – including its sunny beach resorts – the regional government announced.
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