Cambodia extends tax breaks for tourism-dependent businesses
The Cambodian government has decided to extend tax breaks for another two months for tourism-dependent businesses to overcome difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, the Ministry of Tourism said on August 3.
Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodiangovernment has decided to extend tax breaks for another two months fortourism-dependent businesses to overcome difficulties during the COVID-19crisis, the Ministry of Tourism said on August 3.
The exemption, which takes effect in August andSeptember, is granted to hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and tourcompanies in capital Phnom Penh and in Siem Reap, Sihanouk, Kep and Kampot provinces,as well as in Bavet and Poipet cities, according to the ministry.
It added that the government will continue transferring 40 USDper month for staff and workers in the tourism sector for another two months.
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