- The Federal Ministry of Finance has issued an information sheet on VAT exemption for certain educational services under § 4 Nr. 22 a UStG.
- The exemption applies to lectures, courses, and other scientific or instructional events, excluding child and youth education.
- The information sheet outlines criteria for qualifying as tax-exempt, focusing on content relevance, educational context, and pedagogical planning.
- The criteria include educational relevance of the topic, structured planning, clear learning objectives, and consideration of the target group.
- The document is published in the Federal Tax Gazette and is valid without a signature.
Source: bundesfinanzministerium.de
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