Webinar Recap VAT IT: Don’t gamble with VAT Compliance

Recap recent VAT IT webinar which took place on March 26, 2026: Don’t Gamble With your VAT Compliance. 

The session provided valuable clarity on the complexities of online gambling, vouchers, and hybrid business models, particularly the varied tax implications businesses face across different jurisdictions.

Summary of the Session

Topic: In the ever-evolving landscape of VAT and indirect tax, certain areas pose unique challenges and complexities. This webinar delved into the intricate world of online gambling, vouchers, and hybrid businesses, exploring the tax implications that businesses encounter in different jurisdictions.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the nuances of VAT and indirect tax is crucial for businesses navigating complex tax landscapes.
• Proper classification of online gambling activities and vouchers is essential to ensure compliance and avoid costly errors.
• Hybrid clients face challenges in managing VAT across different business frameworks, requiring careful registration and invoicing strategies.

Q&A’s

Q1: If our gaming platform allows users to deposit using crypto currency, will the vat laws still apply?

• A1: In most jurisdictions, crypto currency will be treated as the same as any financial instrument, however this will be very dependent on the jurisdiction.  India for example makes specific provision for the deposit of digital assets and expressly states that they must be taken into account when determining the amount deposited and the GST applicable.

Q2: What happens where a voucher is only partially redeemed?

• A2: Single purpose vouchers are redeemable for a specific good or service, accordingly partial redemptions is rare. However, as redemption is not a separate taxable event, there will be no implications. With multipurpose vouchers the VAT will be calculated on the portion redeemed. Any balance later redeemed, will attract VAT when redeemed. In this instance there can be multiple taxable events in respect of the same multipurpose voucher.

Additional resources

• Slides can be found here
• You can watch the full recording of the webinar here
• Visit VAT IT’s Compliance page to learn how we simplify VAT compliance across jurisdictions and reduce risk for your business.

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Date: 26^th of March, 11am CET

Speakers: Sabrina Rodrigues, Natasha Ostrowski

Description:  About this webinar

This webinar will explore some of the most complex and often misunderstood areas of VAT. We will examine the unique VAT considerations that apply to gambling activities, particularly within digital services, where distinguishing between exempt, taxable, and non‑taxable elements can be challenging.

We will also provide clarity on the VAT treatment of vouchers, an area that frequently creates confusion due to differing rules for single‑purpose and multi‑purpose vouchers, redemption complexities, and their interaction with underlying supplies.

Finally, the session will unpack the principles behind hybrid and mixed supplies, offering guidance on how to determine the correct VAT approach when a single offering contains multiple components or values.

This session is designed to give participants a clear, practical understanding of how VAT applies across these nuanced scenarios.

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