- VAT compliance is crucial for event organizers in Europe
- VAT registration, charging correct rates, issuing invoices, and filing returns are key obligations
- Guide provides overview of European VAT compliance in specific countries
- Registering for VAT in event country is necessary for generating taxable income
- Exhibitors and participants also need to register for VAT in event country if selling goods
- Ongoing filing requirements for VAT returns vary by country
- Consider deregistering for VAT after event if not planning to hold another event in the country
- Charging correct VAT rate is important, rates range from 19% to 25% in different countries
Source: hellotax.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
