In the guidance at hand, the German Ministry of Finance issued its opinion on the VAT treatment of prize money that is dependent on placement. Participation in a competition (horseracing, poker tournaments, etc.) only constitutes a supply of services provided in return for remuneration if the organizer makes a payment which is not dependent on the placement.
Source: KPMG
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