VAT Refund for Pharmaceutical Conference Expenses: A Greek Supreme Court Ruling

• The Supreme Court of Greece ruled in case 2229/2024 that expenses for organizing a scientific conference by pharmaceutical companies are eligible for VAT refunds.
• The court determined that these expenses, such as renting exhibition spaces and business rooms, interpreter and photographer services, and audiovisual production, are directly related to professional and taxable activities.
• The court emphasized that these expenses are not associated with luxury, entertainment, or social events.

Source: taxheaven.gr

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