- German Ministry of Finance announces new VAT guidelines for online events starting in July 2024
- Changes affect VAT treatment and place of supply for digital services
- Pre-produced content classified as electronically supplied services, not eligible for VAT exemptions
- Live streaming services, including hybrid events, may qualify for VAT exemptions or reductions
- Place of supply now determined by participant’s location, requiring foreign providers to account for VAT in Germany
- Combination services treated as single service subject to standard VAT rate
- Providers must ensure compliance with new rules to avoid non-compliance issues
- Updated VAT guidelines provide clarity but introduce new compliance challenges for online event providers
- Providers should review offerings and prepare for new regulations effective July 2024.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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