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    Does Finland have a tourist tax?

    The status of the planned tourist tax and how it would work.

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    Short answer

    No, there is no tourist tax in Finland on 11 November 2026. The Ministry of Finance is drafting a law that would let municipalities choose to collect a tax on short-term paid accommodation. The municipal council would set the rate between 2% and 5%. The aim is for the law to enter into force in 2027 and for collection to start at the beginning of 2028.

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    Why

    1. The Ministry of Finance says a tourist tax would be a new kind of tax in Finland and needs its own act.
    2. According to the ministry's proposal of 22 June 2026, the municipal council would set the rate between 2 and 5%.
    3. The ministry aims for the law to enter into force in 2027 and for collection to begin at the start of 2028.

    Details

    Each municipality would decide whether to adopt the tax, and the revenue would stay with that municipality. Popular destinations such as Helsinki or Lapland resorts may consider it.

    Tip

    Ignore websites that ask you to pay a Finnish tourist tax in advance. If introduced, it would be part of your accommodation bill.

    What may differ

    The proposal can still change during the legislative process, including the rates and the start date.

    Common misconception

    Helsinki already charges a fixed tourist tax per night.

    What actually happens

    No Finnish municipality collects a tourist tax yet. The planned tax would be a percentage, not a fixed amount.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Prices and taxes change, so check the official sources before you plan your budget.

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