- Foreign companies participating in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics face complex Italian and EU VAT obligations.
- VAT registration in Italy is mandatory for all foreign entities engaging in taxable activities related to the Olympics, with no minimum threshold.
- Non-EU companies must appoint a fiscal representative in Italy, who is jointly liable for VAT compliance.
- Sponsorship and advertising activities may be subject to Italian VAT, depending on the nature of the service and the place of supply rules.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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