MPs Harry Valderhaug, Ida Lindtveit Røse, and Jorunn Gleditsch Lossius propose replacing the percentage-based visitor tax with a fixed amount per person per night. The proposers argue that a flat rate will cut administrative costs for Norwegian tourism businesses, treat hotel and cruise ship guests equally, and increase municipal revenue compared to the current percentage model.
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Section 2-3 shall read: § 2-3 Calculation basis. The municipal overnight tax shall be calculated as a fixed amount per person per night. The Ministry shall set the amount by regulation.
The law enters into force when the visitor tax act enters into force.