Overnight Simplification of Tax System in Greifswald, Effective from 1st October 2025
Greifswald Announces New Accommodation Tax Regulation
The University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald has announced a new accommodation tax regulation, effective as of October 1, 2025. This change aims to simplify the handling of the accommodation tax and support the local hospitality industry.
Under the new regulation, several types of accommodation will be tax-exempt. These include accommodations for children and young people up to the age of 18, group trips, including group leaders, and accommodations operated by or under the sponsorship of non-profit organizations. Additionally, persons in Greifswald for training purposes, such as students, school measures, or internships, are also exempt from the tax.
The current accommodation tax of 5% of accommodation costs will no longer apply after October 1, 2025. Instead, a flat rate of 3 euros per adult per night will be introduced. All accommodation providers, including hotels, pensions, hostels, vacation apartments/rooms, campsites, and caravan parks, will be affected by this change.
All accommodation providers must report the total number of overnight stays quarterly. The first report after the change in the ordinance for the fourth quarter of 2025 is due by January 15, 2026.
The administration will send the corresponding documents to the registered taxable accommodation providers. For questions, please contact the Tax Department at 03834 8536-3131 or by email at steuern@our website.
An adjusted form and further explanations regarding the change in the ordinance can be found on the city's homepage under "Paying Accommodation Tax". The ordinance valid as of October 1, 2025, can be found on the city's website under "Finance and Taxes".
The effects of the new regulation will be analyzed continuously and presented in the city council's committees for possible adjustments.
Non-profit organizations that are typically exempt from accommodation tax include those that do not operate for profit and often have a charitable or public service purpose. However, specific exemptions depend on local laws and regulations, which may vary by region or municipality. Generally, non-profit entities such as charities, religious institutions, and certain social organizations are exempt from such taxes.
This new accommodation tax regulation is a significant step towards simplifying the tax system in Greifswald and supporting the local hospitality industry. For more information, please visit the city's website or contact the Tax Department.
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