- Seminars in the EU are subject to national VAT
- Different regulations for who pays the tax in different countries
- In Germany, foreign organizers are subject to tax, reverse-charge not applicable
- In Switzerland, most seminar services are exempt from tax if they are educational in nature
- Uncertainties in VAT for international trade show builders have been resolved by the EU Court of Justice
- Different interpretations of VAT rules in different countries can lead to misunderstandings
- In Germany, services related to trade show construction can be classified as advertising or event services for VAT purposes.
Source: primetax.ch
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