- German VAT Act has specific provisions on the place of supply for events and activities in various sectors
- Amendments to regulations in VAT Directive regarding virtual participation in events will be implemented on January 1, 2025
- Changes to sec. 3a para. 3 of the German VAT Act include new provisions for virtual participation in B2C and B2B events
- For B2B events, place of supply is where the recipient is established if they only participate virtually
- For B2C events, place of supply is where the consumer is established if they participate virtually
- These changes ensure taxation in the Member State of consumption for virtual events and activities.
Source: kmlz.de
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