Israel plans to cancel VAT exemption for foreign tourists


  • World
  • Thursday, 16 Feb 2023

JERUSALEM, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Israel planned to cancel the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for foreign tourists visiting the country, according to a comprehensive national economic plan issued by the finance ministry on Wednesday.

Foreigners visiting Israel are currently exempted from paying the 17-percent VAT on tourism services, including hotel accommodation and services, car rental, transportation, hospitalizations, among others.

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