Oita Prefecture Provides Official Answers on Outsourcing of Accommodation Tax Forms and Sealing Work

Oita Prefecture announced a public competitive bidding starting from September 3, 2026, to outsource the tasks related to creating and sealing accommodation tax forms. After receiving questions about this, the prefecture published official answers on September 11, 2026. This change mainly concerns accommodation providers and guests who need to pay accommodation tax. Foreign residents staying in Oita could also be affected regarding their accommodation tax payments. For details and procedures, it is recommended to contact the Oita Taxation Division or check the official website. Note that this announcement relates to questions about the outsourcing contract and does not include changes to the accommodation tax system itself.