Understanding digital services taxes

Several countries tax digital platforms like GetYourGuide on their revenue. Starting October 1, 2026, a DST-driven commission surcharge will be shown as a separate line item on your invoices.

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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. Starting October 1, 2026, the DST-driven portion of these costs will be reflected in a separate commission surcharge on your invoices.

Taxed on revenue, not profit

A DST applies to revenue. Platforms owe the tax regardless of whether they're profitable.

Low revenue thresholds

The thresholds capture many mid-sized European platforms, not just large multinationals.

A wide net

Originally designed to target Big Tech, DSTs now apply to all qualifying digital platforms – including GetYourGuide.

Rising operating costs

A DST increases the cost of running a digital marketplace, which can lead to adjustments across the supply chain.

Illustrative invoice

Starting October 1, 2026, a DST-driven commission surcharge is shown as a separate line item on your invoices. The surcharge applies to all bookings with travel on or after October 1, 2026. 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 numberGIS-000100437933 Invoice dateOctober 31, 2026 Account number4364XX

Invoice for services delivered: October 1 – 31, 2026

Balance

	Amount (EUR)
Total bookings	100.00
Our commission (30%)	−30.00
DST-driven commission surchargeNew	−0.75

Total balance69.25

The Digital Services Tax ('DST') commission surcharge is charged as a separate line item. It reflects the costs associated with Digital Services Taxes in your market.

GetYourGuide's position

GetYourGuide opposes DSTs as currently structured. Designed to hold large global technology companies accountable, these taxes increasingly impact European growth companies and small businesses. We're actively engaged with policymakers across Europe to push for alternatives that reform these laws.

Why this surcharge is shown

The DST-driven commission surcharge reflects the costs associated with Digital Services Taxes in your market.

How it appears

The surcharge is shown as a separate line item on your invoices, alongside your commission.

Working for change

We're actively engaging with policymakers across Europe to pursue alternatives that reform these laws.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about the DST and your invoice.

Starting October 1, 2026, your invoice will include a DST-driven commission surcharge as a separate line item. The surcharge reflects the costs associated with Digital Services Taxes in your market.

The surcharge applies to all bookings with travel on or after October 1, 2026.

Yes. It is a separate, DST-driven commission surcharge shown alongside your commission on the invoice.

France, Italy, Spain, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom. In Türkiye, the line item is labeled 'Regulatory Operating Surcharge' due to local regulatory requirements.

To be transparent about the cost pressures that the Digital Services Tax creates. By making this visible, suppliers and industry stakeholders can better understand the impact of this tax policy on the travel ecosystem.

You can contact the relevant government authorities in your country responsible for taxation policy.