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Understanding digital services taxes
Several countries tax digital platforms like GetYourGuide on their revenue. Starting March 2026, your invoices will include new line items related to these taxes.
What is a digital services tax?
Several European countries levy a tax on revenue earned by digital platforms. Unlike corporate income tax, a DST is calculated on revenue, not profit. The tax is levied on the platform operator (GetYourGuide), not on suppliers directly.
A DST applies to revenue. Platforms owe the tax regardless of whether they're profitable.
The thresholds capture many mid-sized European platforms, not just large multinationals.
Originally designed to target Big Tech, DSTs now apply to all qualifying digital platforms – including GetYourGuide.
A DST increases the cost of running a digital marketplace, which can lead to adjustments across the supply chain.
Illustrative invoice
Starting March 2026, invoices for suppliers in affected countries will include new line items showing a DST commission surcharge and a corresponding credit, as GetYourGuide covers the cost currently. Below is an illustrative example – actual amounts vary.
Paris Guided Tours SARL
1221 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris, France
VAT ID No. FR-12345678901
Invoice for services delivered: March 1 – 31, 2026
Balance
| Amount (EUR) | |
|---|---|
| Total bookings | 100.00 |
| Our commission | −25.00 |
| DST commission surchargeNew | −0.60 |
| DST commission surcharge (Currently covered by GetYourGuide)New | 0.60 |
The Digital Services Tax ('DST') commission surcharge is currently fully covered by GetYourGuide.
Note: GetYourGuide also pays DST of approximately €3.0M per year based on traveller bookings from your country.
GetYourGuide's position
The Digital Services Tax is levied on GetYourGuide as a platform operator. Rather than absorbing this tax silently, we show the breakdown transparently on your invoice so you can see how DST affects our operating costs.
Policy position
GetYourGuide opposes DST frameworks that place an outsized burden on growing European digital businesses.
Transparent invoicing
Rather than absorbing DST costs silently, we show the DST-driven portion on your invoice so the cost is visible.
Industry dialogue
By making these costs visible, we aim to support broader industry and policy discussion about fair digital taxation.
Government contacts
Relevant government departments responsible for digital taxation policy in each affected country.
France
United Kingdom
Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the DST and your invoice.
