- Digitalization has significantly impacted education, making knowledge more accessible through online courses and e-learning platforms.
- Governments worldwide have adapted tax rules for digital services, including e-learning.
- Online educational content is classified differently under tax laws, affecting tax treatment.
- Live online classes or webinars may be tax-exempt, while pre-recorded courses are often considered digital services.
- Tax treatment depends on the nature of the course, delivery method, and location of customers and suppliers.
- The EU implemented new VAT rules for live virtual events, treating them as e-services with VAT charged based on the destination principle.
Source: vatabout.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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