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Short-term rentals in Papua New Guinea

Guía profesional 2026 de vivienda turística y alojamiento de corta estancia en Papúa Nueva Guinea: normativa, inversión, fiscalidad, tierra, gestión y mercados clave.

Information reviewed: 08/26/2026
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Papúa Nueva Guinea es un mercado turístico pequeño pero de alto gasto por visitante, orientado a aventura, cultura, buceo, trekking, negocio y expediciones. En 2025 las llegadas aéreas alcanzaron aproximadamente 103.881 y el país continuó reforzando su estrategia turística.

La demanda se concentra en Port Moresby como puerta de entrada y mercado corporativo, y en destinos de experiencia como Kokoda, Milne Bay, East New Britain, Madang, Sepik y Highlands. La logística, seguridad, vuelos domésticos y costes operativos condicionan fuertemente la rentabilidad.

Tourism market in Papua New Guinea

Data, context and key indicators for the tourism market.

demand

Llegadas aéreas internacionales 2025

Aproximadamente 103.881 llegadas aéreas internacionales en 2025.

Period: 2025
demand
positive

Crecimiento turístico 2025

La demanda internacional continuó recuperándose y diversificándose.

Period: 2025
market
gateway/business

Port Moresby como gateway

Principal puerta de entrada, mercado corporativo y concentración hotelera.

Period: 2026

Gatavia market assessment

Regulatory complexity
Very high
Operational complexity
Very high
Regulatory risk
Very high
Investment clarity
Low

Regulatory alerts

critical

Tourism Bill 2026 aún no está vigente

La propuesta de nueva ley turística está en fase avanzada, pero no debe aplicarse como obligación efectiva hasta promulgación.

Regulatory framework

national

Tourism Promotion Authority Act 1993 vigente

Es el marco institucional turístico vigente.

La reforma 2026 aún no sustituye la ley actual hasta promulgación.

national

Acreditación turística voluntaria

La acreditación PNGTPA sigue siendo voluntaria.

Incluye distintas categorías de alojamiento y estándares de calidad.

national

Registro empresarial IPA

La actividad comercial debe estructurarse y registrarse correctamente.

Registrar business name, company u overseas company según estructura.

national

GST 10%

El GST general es 10%.

La obligación depende de registro y naturaleza del suministro.

Short-term rental taxation

GST

GST general 10%

10
Income Tax Act 2025

Impuesto sociedades general 30%

30

Regulatory and market evolution

07/20/2026

Cierre de validación del Tourism Bill

Finaliza la ventana de validación anunciada.

07/06/2026

Validación final de Tourism Bill

Comienza fase final de validación de la nueva ley.

07/01/2026

NCD Accommodation Inventory 2026

Se inicia inventario de capacidad en Port Moresby.

06/01/2026

National Tourism Rebranding Programme 2026

Programa de reposicionamiento nacional.

01/01/2026

Entra en vigor Income Tax Act 2025

Nueva base de tributación desde 2026.

01/01/2026

National Tourism Policy 2025-2045 en despliegue

El Gobierno impulsa formalización y crecimiento turístico.

10/01/2025

Income Tax Act 2025 certificado

Se aprueba el nuevo marco fiscal.

01/01/2025

2025 consolida recuperación turística

Las llegadas aéreas superan 100.000.

01/01/2024

Recuperación de llegadas internacionales

El mercado continúa recuperándose y diversificándose.

01/01/2005

Expansión gradual de esquemas de acreditación

PNGTPA desarrolla estándares de alojamiento.

01/01/2000

Environment Act 2000

Marco ambiental nacional.

01/01/1993

Tourism Promotion Authority Act 1993

Marco institucional turístico vigente.

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Due diligence

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Professional taxation

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Professional operations

Processes, recurring obligations and documentary control.

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Investors

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Sources and reference authorities

Department of Lands and Physical Planning
National Sustainable Land Use Policy
Department of Treasury
2026 National Budget Volume 1
Department of Treasury
Related Tax Legislation Documents
Department of Treasury
Certified Income Tax Act 2025
Internal Revenue Commission
Income Tax Act 2025 — certified
Internal Revenue Commission
GST Section 65A Fact Sheet
Investment Promotion Authority
Registering a Business Name / Company
Investment Promotion Authority
Foreign Investor Certification
Investment Promotion Authority
Investor Guides
Investment Promotion Authority
Invest in PNG Guide — land and permits
National Capital District Commission
Online Building Licence Application
National Capital District Commission
Building Licence Application
National Department of Health
Laws & Regulations portal
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Tourism Promotion Authority Act 1993
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
2024 Visitor Arrival Report
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
National Tourism Rebranding Programme 2026
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Tourism Legislation Review — FAQs
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Accommodation Accreditation Scheme
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Tourism Sector Legislation Review 2026
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
National Tourism Policy 2025-2045
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Research & Statistics
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority / NCDC
NCD Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey 2026
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority / SPTO
PNG International Visitor Survey 2025 — release
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority / SPTO
PNG IVS Annual Report January-December 2025
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