Quarterly sales in Novosibirsk total 19 million rubles
Updated: Tourism Big Wigs Gotta Pay Tax Twice More This Year
Great news for the Novosibirsk city coffers! They've already collected 19.1 million rubles through the tourism tax in the first quarter of 2025, according to the city administration. Now, here's the kicker - those in the tourism industry better get ready to cough it up twice more this year, on July 28 and October 28. Their fourth-quarter payment, set for January 2026, will go to the city budget too.
Looks like the city administration's got things figured out. They've made it quite clear that these deadlines are firm, with the fourth-quarter payment due in January 2026[1]. You gotta pay to play, right?
Money from the tourism tax will essentially fund the betterment of guest and main tourist routes, according to the stats. It's fascinating, considering the tourism tax in Novosibirsk only began on January 1, 2025.
The tax rates gradually increase:
- 1% in 2025
- 2% in 2026
- 3% in 2027
- 4% in 2028
- 5% from 2029 and onwards
Well, local residents have been scratching their heads about how a tourism tax got imposed in the current state of the city[2]. But hey, looks like tourism's contribution to the city's economy is about to step up a notch!
Sources:[1] City of Novosibirsk - Tourism Tax Deadline[2] Local Concerns over Tourism Tax Introduction in Novosibirsk
Businesses in the tourism sector should brace themselves for additional finance obligations this year, as they will be required to pay the tourism tax on July 28 and October 28 alongside the initial quarterly payment. This increased revenue will subsequently contribute to the development of guest and main tourist routes within the city.
