As any event organiser will know, hosting a successful event is an intricate process with many moving parts. Managing events industry VAT compliance is no less complicated. Compliance requires careful consideration of the specific rules relating to events, as well as more general VAT questions.
In the EU, there are specific rules pertaining to conferences and events. For example, ticket sales are subject to VAT in the country in which the event is located, even if those tickets were purchased outside of that country.
The upshot is that a company hosting an event in an EU state will in most instances need to register for VAT in that country.
Let’s consider some of the nuances of the MICE space. We’ll analyse how events companies can remain fully compliant, even when conditions on the ground change.
Source: vatglobal.com
