In the Netherlands, a reduced VAT rate of 9% will not apply to digital cultural events. This is the answer of State Secretary Vijlbrief to parliamentary questions. According to the State Secretary, a VAT reduction for digital cultural events is contrary to the VAT-directive. Digital cultural events therefore remain taxed with 21% VAT.
Contribution by Van Vilsteren BTW advies
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