Tax Update: Withholding Tax and Specific Tax Relief for Airline Companies
Subject: Tax

On 7 June 2024, Ministry of Economy and Finance issued Instruction on tax relief for airline companies. The instruction lowers the withholding tax on aircraft leasing for domestic airline operators from 14% to 10%, and it reduces the special tax on air transportation services from 10% to 5% for both domestic and international airline operators. This initiative, endorsed by the Prime Minister, is designed to alleviate the tax burden on airlines leasing aircraft from foreign providers and to decrease air travel expenses for passengers. This policy will be in effect from June 1, 2024, until May 31, 2027.